I love doing this – see other hiking myths HERE Myth: A few shots of alcohol help to warm you. Sipping your favored alcoholic beverage on a winter trail might make you feel good, but much more than a few sips is dangerous outside in cold weather. Alcohol opens blood vessels in your skin (the […]
Food and Cooking at Campsite
Eating almost anything around a campfire tastes better than at my home dining room table. Also, while I am a healthy-food advocate, when exerting on a hike or climb, all bets are off. I will even eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a lunch or snack. Peanuts are protein, jelly gives a jolt of […]
Nutrition on a Hike
Updated May 2020 First my disclaimer – I am not a nutritionist. These observations are from my own experiences and some research over time. They also come from some conversations with extreme athletes and accomplished climbers. Every person’s needs are different—be sure to observe how your body reacts. You might talk to your doctor about […]
Emme’s Hailstorm Heroics on the Mines of Independence Hike
There were too many stories of Emme and our hikes together to include in one book—this is one such story. Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderate. Elevation: Start: 10,820 feet at the westerly ruins of Independence VillageEnd Elevation: 11,600 feet On July 4th, 1879 there was a gold strike up high on a pass only traveled […]