A dazed climber descending from a failed attempt on K2 got lost, stumbling into a remote village.
This week his story was named by the Outside Adventure Blog the Adventure Story of the Decade.
Kudos to Outside. That’s a gutsy and correct call. What Greg has done was the most inspirational story I’ve heard in [...]
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31 Dec
Adventure Story of the Decade – Greg Mortenson
26 Nov
the sorry campgrounds of Hawaii
Over the past 3 years I’ve checked out or tented most of the official campgrounds on Kauai and Maui.
Despite being an outdoor tropical paradise, the campground situation on those 2 islands is a mess.
Your choices include National Campgrounds, State Campgrounds, County Campgrounds and a few private campgrounds.
Though inexpensive, the problem is actually [...]
10 Nov
last meal in Kathmandu
Egg masala dosa, garlic naan and coffee.
The vegetarian restaurant at Pilgrim’s Book House. If you’re into trekking, climbing or spirituality, this is one of the best bookstores in the world.
I picked up a classic, Nepal Himalaya by H.W. Tilman (1952). Some reading to supplement my audio books. I’ll need it during my acclimatization [...]
10 Nov
dental tourism for hikers
“dental tourism for hikers”
… I doubt anyone has ever strung those 4 words together.
In Nepal for trekking, I had a crown come loose.
Google results for “dentist Kathmandu tourist” were not all that helpful.
Still, I contacted 3 dentists by email looking for an appointment in the following two days.
Dental Spa gave me [...]
8 Nov
goofy ExPed Wallcreeper sleeping thing
UPDATE: In the end I decided not to buy it. Too heavy. Too bulky when worn as a coat. … I’d really like something half as heavy, half as warm.
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Who would buy one of these things?
… I think I’m just about to.
I am looking at one right now. US$190.
I’ll use it [...]
27 Oct
The Monkey Wrench Gang – a review
I feel a little sheepish recommending a book glorifying what some would call industrial terrorists.
But I do.
Amazon.com Review:
Ed Abbey called The Monkey Wrench Gang, his 1975 novel, a “comic extravaganza.”
Some readers have remarked that the book is more a comic book than a real novel, and it’s true that reading this incendiary [...]
20 Oct
best wicking shirt … MEC Rapidi-T
I travelled and hiked over the past summer with 4 wicking t-shirts:
→ Patagonia
→ Adidas
→ Nike
→ MEC Rapidi-T
The best (and cheapest by far) was the MEC Rapidi-T.
On return to Canada I stocked up, buying 4 more short-sleeved. And 1 long-sleeved. (You never know when this product will be discontinued or the fabric changed.)
$18.00 CAD (US$16.80) [...]
17 Oct
travel insurance that covers hiking
Be sure to check your policy when traveling out-of-country to ensure trekking is covered. I’m considering a trip to Hawaii and Asia.
I like World Nomads insurance. Here are the adventure sports covered and not covered for a Canadian:
Travel Nomads A-Z of Adventure Insurance
Hiking or Tramping is covered. But not Abseiling, Caving, Mountaineering or Rock [...]
16 Oct
Banff Mountain Festivals 2009
Oct. 31st – Nov. 8th, 2009
Speakers include Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes, Royal Robbins, climber Chris Sharma, speed climber Ueli Steck, and extreme skier / BASE jumper Karina Hollekim.
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I spent a week at the 2007 festivals. My review:
Good, not great.
I’ll likely never return mainly because hiking is very under represented in Banff. It’s all about [...]
15 Oct
cycling AROUND Vancouver Island
Endurance Athletes To Pedal Hi-tech Boat Around Vancouver Island
Oct. 15, 2009 – One week from now, endurance athletes Greg Kolodziejzyk of Calgary and Jordan Hanssen of Seattle, WA will attempt a nautical circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, piloting the custom-designed, pedal-powered boat Within on its first long-distance ocean voyage. Greg and Jordan will launch Within [...]
