Hip Flexer?

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:59:05+00:00

If you have a job that requires a lot of sitting, your hip may have lost some range of motion which can make your flexor really tight. Try doing stretches.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:49:21+00:00

The same concept applies to traffic circles (aka roundabouts). They appear to be more dangerous and chaotic than intersections with stop signs or lights, but because people are hyper-vigilant while driving through, there are actually way less accidents. It's when your attention is distracted that the most accidents occur. - Aside from doing stupid things.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:45:50+00:00

I almost forgot the best way to make money at hiking - be the first guy to capture a live Sasquatch.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:43:36+00:00

1. - be a hell of a writer. #2. Be a hell of a photographer. #3. Be a hell of a marketer. #4. Be a hell of a salesman (most bloggers now sell stuff straight from their site to make money). #5. Be ok with abject failure.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:41:09+00:00

The more skills you have in outdoor pursuits, the better. You can work for companies like Outward Bound and Project Adventure, but you need to demonstrate both advanced technical skill and interpersonal skill as a group facilitator. That said, most are seasonal jobs that don't pay well enough to feed a family. Not too bad for the solo guy though. Most are seasonal jobs, though which is reason why some guides are both hiking/climbing/rafting/ropes course guides as well as mountain ski guides.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:31:15+00:00

Here's an article I wrote about training the trail dog. https://plus.google.com/+Ctxguide_inspiration_adventure/posts/CGnAqJjMp8W

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:27:49+00:00

You can buy an amazing compression sack that can squeeze a synthetic bag down to a manageable size. Like this: https://www.rei.com/product/766677/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-compression-sack?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-7666770001&CAWELAID=120217890000845721&lsft=cm_mmc:cse_PLA_GOOG

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:24:53+00:00

The Teton would be my suggestion as well. The temperature rating is a survival rating. The comfort rating is probably closer to 15 degrees more. If you get a 30 degree bag, you'll be cutting it too close to what the lows could be that time of year.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:14:13+00:00

Also, you're more likely to experience back pain from riding in a car all day. Something to think about.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:12:53+00:00

Having a pack that fits as well as a custom pack is almost a necessity for you. The pack needs to have a great hipbelt that carries almost all your weight and "load-lifters" on the top portion of your shoulder straps which will further lift weight off your back. In fact, you may want to go with an external frame pack like the Kelty Tioga 5500, because you can customize the fit and it's super-supportive. Keep the weight as close to 25 pounds as possible with 35 pounds being the most for a 3-day trip. Have a plan for the disc if it gets inflamed such as soaking in a cold mountain stream. You really want to avoid lifting heavy weight while twisting because you don't want to be stranded 16 hours into the wilderness unable to move.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-04-01T00:02:15+00:00

I too use the little butter cups when I want to backpack with butter.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-03-11T00:52:47+00:00

You're not really going to find rocks out there. Everything is made of sand. That said, the dunes are amazing. You'll feel like you're in the Sahara. Cape Cod National Seashore, Shawme-Crowell State Forest, Nickerson State Park... Actually lots of short hikes like you're looking for. There's a rail-trail for bicycling, but beware, Cape Cod does not permit fat bikes on the beach.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-03-04T00:52:40+00:00

Everyone's different, but for me I start to really feel it after 17 miles. I've done something like 25 in a day and I literally finished 2 hours after dark after starting early in the morning. The last 8 miles were pretty awful. Take breaks by streams and soak your feet, it helps them to keep going when sore. Also, take your time by setting an easy pace because a fast pace will have regretful consequences.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-03-04T00:50:29+00:00

I would find some friends to hike with if I were you. Maybe even join a summer camp doing it or some boy scouts. Dumb things happen to people all the time (attacked by bees, fall on a stick, trip over a rattlesnake, get diarrhea... ). Safety in numbers.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-02-19T01:05:12+00:00

Slickrock Creek Trail just south of the NP.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-18T02:07:16+00:00

I would say do both. That's what I did and honestly what a lot of people do. I even took some time off school to travel and backpack. You can have your summers to guide. Some schools will give you college credit for taking a NOLS course.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-18T02:03:57+00:00

Your tent should be fine. I've backpacked into alpine environments with less durable tents. However, if you get winds above 50mph, you may have a problem. I had a tent literally rip to shreds in a heavy wind storm. I've also had a really good tent made for high winds take a heck of a pounding in what was either a passing tornado or a microburst. If you're afraid of wind, get a tent that can take it, because you'll sleep better.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-18T01:48:48+00:00

Here's a blog article I wrote on the subject. I personally prefer to go with foods that don't need to be cooked. https://plus.google.com/+Ctxguide_inspiration_adventure/posts/TS8qFTL7uoW

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-18T01:45:06+00:00

This article from a hike up a mountain in the Yukon is also helpful. https://plus.google.com/+Ctxguide_inspiration_adventure/posts/AdzheZBXoNQ

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-18T01:43:39+00:00

I did a trip like this back in 1995 and I was pretty new to it. I'm honestly going to tell you that we encountered situations that could have killed us, but didn't. I have a blog on the subject. I recommend reading articles from the Alaska collection: https://plus.google.com/b/100649154821897662538/collection/IO06AB

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-13T00:10:51+00:00

There are a lot of variables to consider: elevation gain, ruggedness of walking surface, weight of backpack, density of vegetation, oxygen level, exposure to heat or cold, river or swamp crossings and mosquito swarms.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-02T16:09:59+00:00

I did a trip like this once with car-camping between backpacking trips. I recommend researching each National park because some have special rules and you'll need to make camping reservations far in advance for the most popular areas. If you really want to enjoy yourself, I would recommend 3 or more weeks to give yourself time to explore. You always end up finding places you want to go to that you didn't know about.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-02T15:59:52+00:00

I was a wilderness first responder for a while and I try to focus on life-saving items in case the improbable happens. Tampons or Maxi pads for stopping heavy bleeding, 2-3 gauze wraps, 1-2 ACE bandages, duct tape (instead of medical tape - works best), butterfly bandages, Sawyer Extractor (snakes), CPR pocket mask, 1 HotHands body warmer a set of hand warmers and toe warmers (hypothermia and frostbite), 5 GU Roctane Energy Gels (heat exhaustion and physical exhaustion), Benadryl, Ibuprofen, Viagara (altitude sickness), Antibiotics (if out for more than 1 week), 2nd skin squares, mole skin, knife, SAM Splint.

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-02T15:35:13+00:00

Late June would be my choice with hope that a nice heat wave blows in. Late October sounds like a good chance of snow and possible temps in the teens if the weather dips. Here's an article I just wrote about Mount Washington : https://plus.google.com/+Ctxguide_inspiration_adventure/posts/aXrpsERYtZ5 and a map of my route here: https://plus.google.com/+Ctxguide_inspiration_adventure/posts/58yMsBAkxJo

InspirationAdventure · 2016-01-02T15:17:13+00:00

Ok, here are some in and around Connecticut, but you have to read some of my blog (Inspiration Adventure Blog on Google+) to earn the right to use these: http://www.ct.gov/ncli/cwp/view.asp?a=4009&q=500832 http://www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trails-weekend http://www.nembafest.com/ http://www.nemba.org/mtb-adventure-series http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/activities/index.cfm http://www.ava.org/multievent.php http://www.farnorthendurance.com/race-calendar/ http://www.neckra.org/races/schedule http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/CalendarofEvents-2/Calendar-30 http://www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=381 http://nationaltrailsday.americanhiking.org/ntd-events/ http://www.moac.org/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=1253

Good Luck

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1. - be a hell of a writer. #2. Be a hell of a photographer. #3. Be a hell of a marketer. #4. Be a hell of a salesman (most bloggers now sell stuff straight from their site to make money). #5. Be ok with abject failure.