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First-Aid Lite

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First-Aid Lite by Andy Dappen (fact checked by retired Dr. Mark Shipman) When trying to rid your pack of unnecessary pounds, the normal first-aid kit is worth putting under the microscope. With some scrutiny it’s actually pretty easy to shed... Read More...

Minimalists Guide to Wilderness First Aid

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Photo: Helicopters aren’t as much fun when you’ve got a broken femur. By Kalie Wertz I’ve recently come to the realization that I know less than I thought. While many fresh-out-of-college 21-year-olds will tell you they can solve world hunger... Read More...

MicroSpikes-Studded Tires for Feet

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by Andy Dappen It’s a transitional time of year. There’s not the usual snow pack for Nordic skiing, backcountry skiing, or snowshoeing, but enough ice on trails to make the slip-factor ripe for body slams. Kids don’t worry much about such slams,... Read More...

Trekking Poles-The Why & The How

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Trekking Poles – The Why and The How by Andy Dappen Should you walk with or without them? Certainly they’re not needed by everyone, but anyone with tweaks and/or injuries to the ankles, knees, hips, or lower back will attest... Read More...

Getting Stronger, Reduce Injuries

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By Sarah Barkley Strength training is an important component of run training. Incorporation of strength work leads to a reduced risk of injury and increased muscular endurance. Strength training does not always need to include weights and can easily be... Read More...

Explorer 130 Pole

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By Andy DappenMy wife and I both grab for these poles first whenever we head out for a hike. A problem arises when we head out to do something together. Who’s gonna get our one pair of Exped Explorer 130... Read More...

Silver Star

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The Paleozoics and Cenozoic of Silver Star by Andy Dappen   We’re mainly a gray brigade of ski tourers who have assembled to ski Silver Star Mountain. At age 70, Chester Marler is our senior advisor, but to prove we’re... Read More...

The Paleozoics & Cenozoic of Silver Star

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The Paleozoics & Cenozoic of Silver Star by Andy Dappen We’re mainly a gray brigade of ski tourers who have assembled to ski Silver Star Mountain. At age 70, Chester Marler is our senior advisor, but to prove we’re inclusive... Read More...

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