Koulutuspalveluita ja blogiartikkeleita ulkona liikkuville
In part 2 of “Island Trek” we left off at “Parsons Landing” on the east side of the island in a hidden cove. We began our final leg of the journey to the end of the island, the last most northern point at trails end. Lance, Jarrod and I moved out early in the morning to spend the entire day on the trail. [Lue lisää…]
What is the SPOT device? It is a hand held personal satellite signaling device. Carry it on your person and send signals to pre-designated people to update your location and situation. It is simple and relatively cheap. There are several types of services to choose from and plans available. The device sends a remote signal to a mark your exact location and a predetermined message via e-mail or text message to a maximum of ten different people. [Lue lisää…]
At age 52 and as of today 53, sadly, I consider every pound that goes in on my backpack. Approx. 1 year ago I purchased a new backpack for leisure use and extended trekking. I relegated my Military Large ‘ALICE” to hunting and rough country hard use trips. As I said this is for leisure, not military combat operations, and contracting / mercenary type applications. I hiked the Grand Canyon for a week recently, the Eastern Sierra, Kings Canyon and a little bit in Israel with it so far. [Lue lisää…]
My wife “Lisa” and I have backpacked, camped and traveled for many years together. My wife is not a fan of sleeping in the dirt anymore and prefers more creature comforts these days. [Lue lisää…]