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There’s still some snow up in the hills
Up at 8, 9, or 10,000 feet or higher, Wyoming’s still a winter wonderland. Some areas are blanketed by a couple feet of snow, and the fishing’s still no good, unless you want to drag […]
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You don’t have to go far to get away from it all
I added mountain biking to my fitness toolbox again this summer, and it is a great way to keep in shape without reaggravating the plantar fasciitis I’ve been getting in both feet. I’d love to […]
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The high (and cool) country is calling to me
It’s never made sense to me that high elevations are cooler, because all through school, my teachers told me heat rises. It seems like if that’s the case, it should be cooler at low elevations, […]
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It’s still cold up high, but don’t let that stop you
Up at 8, 9, or 10,000 feet or higher, Wyoming’s still a winter wonderland. Some areas are blanketed by a couple feet of snow, and the fishing’s still no good, unless you want to drag […]
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Horses are great, but they’re a lot of work
In my days in the mountains, I’ve seen some horse wrecks that probably should have turned my hair gray prematurely. I’ve had horses go lame on me deep in the backcountry. I’ve been awakened in […]
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Be prepared for the unexpected
Being prepared for the worst is never a bad idea. However, if you carry everything you might need for any emergency, you won’t have room for your tent or sleeping bag. A first aid kit […]
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Beat the heat by escaping to the backcountry
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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Preventing injury is better than first aid
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are fairly easy to prevent in […]
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Beat the heat with a trip to the high country
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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Prevention is much better than having to do first aid
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are fairly easy to prevent in […]