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As I was preparing this press release for publication, I could hear water running off my roof like someone left a garden hose turned on. Melting snow was splashing onto the still-frozen ground, and collecting at an alarming rate, creating a small pond in my backyard. If the temperature drops sufficiently low, I’ll wake up … Read more
You know the old adage, ‘˜never judge a book by its cover’? Well, I judged hard core, and could not have been more wrong about the CamelBak Ultra LR Vest. When I first pulled the Ultra LR Vest out of the box I must admit I was extremely intimidated. It just looked like so much … Read more
I can‘t think of anything I like better than spending time with my special guy. We‘re always looking for new and fun ways to enjoy each other‘s company. One of our favorite activities is camping. I love lying under the stars with his arms wrapped around me. One thing I‘ve never loved about camping though … Read more
Snow falls quietly, turning the landscape into an other-wordly white devoid of hard angles, and bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. Inside, the warm glow of the fireplace lights up the cabin, as the gently flickering flames throw soft shadows on the far walls. A wine bottle that not long ago contained an outstanding … Read more
The Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50 multi-day pack combines economy, versatility, capacity, and extreme comfort. For anything short of expedition level mountaineering the Mountainlight Ghost 50 provides everything one needs for a successful trek, all for under $190.00. With thousands of miles of backpacking under my belt over the last four years, I have yet to … Read more