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Long tough Treks in India to some of the highest mountain passes in the World – an interview with Be-Outdoors Marketing Guru Harsimran Kaur

Posted on March 9th, 2010 in Hiking Interviews, Hiking Trails, India

An avid traveler, reader and culture enthusiast, Harsimran Kaur has a special love for the high Himalayas of northern India especially Ladakh and Kashmir. Harsimran has also worked as a guide and program leader with an experiential education organization with summer outdoor programs for youths and teens in India.
Harsimran is Vice President, Sales and Marketing [...]

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Treks and Adventure Expeditions in Bolivia with outdoor Guide Freddy Céspedes

Posted on March 9th, 2010 in Bolivia, Hiking Trails, Trekking

Freddy Céspedes has many histories and anecdotes as a trekking guide for over 20 years. Given the extent of his incredible outdoor life in Boliva as an adventure guide and outdoor expert it was a real pleasure to interview Freddy. He has a plethora of unique stories to tell so grab a coffee and enjoy [...]

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Winter Camping Equipment List

Posted on March 8th, 2010 in Hiking Gear, Hiking Trails

Winter Camping Equpment List
Clothing

snow boots plus a backup if needed
wool socks X 3
polypropyline socks X 2 or extra wool ones
long underwear (polyproopylene preferred)
fleece or wool pants (no blue jeans)
wind / water /snow proof pants
underwear as needed
light shirt
wool or fleece seqtshirt
toque (wool or fleece)
wool or fleece sweater
winter jacket
gaiters (recommended)
gloves or mitts 2 pair good quality

Equipment

tent with [...]

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Tags: Camping, Hiking, snowshoes, Survival, Trekking, winter camping

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Google Earth in your Browser – the best topographic maps

Posted on March 5th, 2010 in Hiking Gear, Hiking Trails

This new website will be of interest to hikers, trekkers and backpackers!!!
It is a trip planning and educational tool DELUXE!!!!
Geokov.com is a free web application with topo maps (1:50000 and BC 1:20000)
along with google maps, trails, conditions and info exchange. Website
address: http://geokov.com
Provides a convenient way to practice topo map reading and terrain assessment
by comparing the [...]

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Tags: backpacking, google-earth, Hiking, Topo Maps, topographic maps, Trekking, trip planner

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