hiking gear Archives - Nancy East

My Favorite Outdoor Books of 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:47:24 +0000

Before I became an author, I read books and shelved my favorites in my enormous collection of them in my home (we can’t ever move). I rarely took the time to share the ones I enjoyed most on this blog. Now, I understand the importance of spreading the news of a good book far and...

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Important Trail Magic for Author Cindy Ross

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:22:38 +0000

In 1995, I worked in Yellowstone National Park over the summer. I hold fast to my memories in the land of geysers and grizzlies. One of my favorite experiences was climbing Electric Peak. At the summit, my friend and coworker, Keith Koepsel, removed the summit register from a small metal box for me to sign....

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Review of Gossamer Gear’s Liteflex Umbrella

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:11:06 +0000

If my trail name, Seal Mom, had not already been bestowed upon me years ago, I’m pretty sure my hiker friends would insist I answer to Mary Poppins. I’ve received many a side glance from fellow hikers when they first notice the umbrella in my pack, but their skepticism quickly turns to envy on a...

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