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Hiker, Adventurer, Author of The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain

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What is a Hike?
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Rick Crandall enjoying a split of Prosecco after descending the most difficult part of a mountain trail

Debunking More Hiking Myths

Hiking Longer, Climbing Higher

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 […]

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Rick Crandall and Laura Welch enjoying a gourmet outdoor meal

Food and Cooking at Campsite

Hiking Longer, Climbing Higher

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 […]

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Rick Crandall eating a protein bar while on a hike

Nutrition on a Hike

Hiking as a New Activity or at a Later Age

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 […]

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Rick and Emme after hailstorm

Emme’s Hailstorm Heroics on the Mines of Independence Hike

Taking a Dog Along

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 […]

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This blog has everything you need to know about enjoying the outdoors safely – with or without a dog

As an elder myself, I have been sure to advise from the perspective of outdoor activity later in life.

Topics range from preparing physically, to what kind of equipment is most useful and why to
handling emergencies, weather, wild-animal contact and what to do if you get lost.

I give pointers from my years of experience in all kinds of conditions about thunderstorms, off-
roading to trailheads, dehydration, nutrition and altitude issues for those heading to the hills.

And I will provide specific info for those of you who take along your best friend, your dog.

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Recent Posts

  • Sunscreen in the Wild – Mud and Aspen Powder

    July 27, 2020
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    July 17, 2020
  • How to Enjoy a Hike (Part II)

    July 7, 2020
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    June 23, 2020
  • Emme on a Scramble – Perham Creek Hike

    June 16, 2020

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