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Category Archives: Gear Up

Tahoe Rim Trail: Ruffwear On The Trail

July 24, 2014by sierratrails Leave a comment

Aspen is quite the adventure pup, having already completed seven days and 57 miles on the John Muir Trail (JMT). However, with the Tahoe Rim thru-hike we were tripling that mileage. We […]

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How To Make A Map Wallet

May 22, 2014by sierratrails Leave a comment

I loved my map wallet to pieces – literarily. I’ve had to ask cashiers for tape to hold it together just a little bit longer for a couple months now. […]

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Organize Possible Adventures

February 20, 2014by sierratrails 1 Comment

If you’re anything like me, you have a pile of magazine clippings a few inches thick – good luck remembering what’s in that pile and actually finding it when needed. […]

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Adventure Essentials

January 23, 2014by sierratrails 1 Comment

When headed out for an adventure does your pack include these items that are essential to survival should you get more than you bargained for? In no particular order: Headlamp – […]

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Respect on the Slopes

December 12, 2013by sierratrails Leave a comment

With  the snow piling up it’s time to dust off the snowboard and get ready to hit the slopes! Over any given non-holiday weekend, about 4,000 people visit Mt. Rose […]

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Winter Travel Tips

November 7, 2013by sierratrails Leave a comment

With a chill in the air my thoughts turn to winter driving; and nothing puts a damper on a winter adventure like getting stuck in the snow. Or sitting for […]

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Seven Days On The Trail With A Dog

September 12, 2013by sierratrails 7 Comments

All year I looked forward to Aspen joining us on the dog-friendly stretch of the John Muir Trail, but as the trip date loomed nearer I started second-guessing my decision […]

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Lady Products in the Backcountry

August 22, 2013by sierratrails Leave a comment

Warning: This post may cause men to squirm or blush. Back in 2006 I worked at a ranger station that issued wilderness permits. A young couple came in one day to […]

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The Many Layers of a Backpacker

July 18, 2013by sierratrails Leave a comment

When getting ready for any type of trip I have a method for insuring I don’t forget any clothing; I work from top to bottom – visualizing what needs to […]

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Training Collar: A Tale of a New Dog

July 11, 2013by sierratrails 3 Comments

As a Leave No Trace Master Educator it was a bit embarrassing having an impact monster for a dog, particularly her wildlife chasing habit. People have different opinions on dogs […]

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