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Top Ten Things to Bring on a Hike: 1. Map 2. Compass (actually know how to use it) 3. Water (and a way to purify it) 4. First aid kit (be sure to include an extra day of any medication you are taking or might need in an emergency) 5. Fire starter and matches (store in a water tight container [...]

First off your probably wondering what StoS is.  It’s the abbreviation I made up for Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass.  One of my big goals for 2010 is to fastpack the 72 miles from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass in one shot.  Yes, that’s a big bite to swallow but I’ve done it before in 47 hours with two nights of full [...]

When you think about hiking poles they all seem pretty much the same, right?  Some might have suspension, or have 3 sections or 2, some are carbon fiber or some aluminum, and some have cork, rubber or foam grips.  Though slightly different they all do the same job, supporting you over rugged terrain. One company from the UK took the [...]

Montbell -Makes a wide range of outdoor gear including clothes, packs, tents, camp gear, sleeping bags, as well as travel pieces too and the list doesn’t stop there.  If your looking for top quality gear that will last and do what it claims then stop and check out Montbell. Six Moon Designs -Ultralite gear made by ultralite hikers.  Six Moon [...]

Cyclingnews -This is my daily dose of cycling and all the dirt on the pros.  It’s like reading the tabloids in the checkout line.  They have a great layout, and things are easily found.  There’s tons of cycling news sites out there but these guys simply get it done covering all disciplines, tech tips, rumors, results, to everyday news. Green [...]

Every Friday I will post a list of links to people, companies, gear, or trails I think are great. Feel free to check them out and if you find something you like let them know who sent you. MFG Cyclocross Series – This race series kicked off it’s first season last year. As we draw closer to season #2 I [...]

Clellan Butte S24O July 8-9, 2010 Last weekend I decided I was going hiking after work one day this week. I also decided it was time to finish this hike. A few years back I had broken my wrist at Seward Park racing my road bike and while recovering I made an attempt to summit McClellan Butte. After much snow [...]

Every Friday I will post a list of links to people, companies, gear, or trails I think are great. Feel free to check them out and if you find something you like let them know who sent you. Superfeet – Their inserts are the pillars on which I stand. I’ve been using them since my Appalachian Trail hike in 2001. [...]

So this Saturday I went for my first S24O.  I decided on Lake Lillian since it’s easily accessible and not too long of a hike (worried I’d aggravate my hurt foot).  I packed more gear than I needed since I didn’t know what to expect at the elevation I was going to.  I wanted to be able to fall back [...]