Wilds of New York State
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What to pack when you’re backpacking
Seasoned backpackers are trained to scrutinize every bit of gear that they’ll be lugging into the wilderness — trimming away superfluous packaging; squirting 2.2 days worth of sunscreen and toothpaste into itsy bitsy bottles; rationing the crackers and instant cocoa pouches (“Whadda-ya mean, you want TWO hot chocolates after dinner? This isn’t Club Med, you…
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Ask a Dietitian: How do you stay fed, fueled up on a five-day hike?
How many calories do you burn while backpacking? The short answer: a lot. As a registered dietitian and somebody who loves to eat, I was particularly interested in how our guide factored in both flavor and nutritional punch as he planned meals and snacks for our journey that would take us far away from the…
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Study finds that backpacking helps career skills | Ladders
Not only does backpacking do great things for your physical health as you are carrying extra weight around as you move but also for your mental health. Last week I was lucky enough to go to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a family member’s wedding. Just looking at the beautiful mountains, epic blue skies, and rolling…
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Calculate How Many Calories You Burn When Hiking With A Backpack
Hiking with a backpack is a heck of a lot more work than hiking without one. It feels harder, but also you’re burning more calories — which is important to know as you’re planning your snacks and meals for the trip. This calculator from Outside […] Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com
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Cold Air and Open Water – Adirondack Photography By Carl Heilman
As winter settles in around the Adirondacks, cold Canadian air slips south and gives a good chill to the region. Ice forms on puddles, ponds, streams, and finally the larger lakes in the region. Both Lake Champlain and Lake George are the last to freeze over, with the main body of Lake Champlain, and…
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Adirondack Lifestyle: a first day ski in the bitter cold
Adirondack Lifestyle: how we enjoy outdoor adventures in the bitter cold The first day of 2018 dawned bitter cold in the Adirondack Mountains — minus 24 to minus 32 degrees, depending on who you listen to. By New Year’s Day, the entire Adirondack region of northern New York had been encased in bitter cold for…
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Gloves vs. Mittens (Show Down)
With the winter death grip firmly on for 2018, the issue of a hand dexterity comes into play when being outdoors. The showdown of gloves vs mittens comes to mind. We will explore this debate and the advantages of carrying both items. When outside peak-bagging, ice-fishing, snowshoeing or struggling through the process of clearing the…
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