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UHT—Power supply plan
13 Aug 2018

UHT—Power supply plan

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Uinta Highline Trail | 0

Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I think the most stressful parts of planning for backcountry hiking involve food prep and power storage. I’ve written before that I am unapologetic about … Continued

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Gear Review—Knee Compression Sleeves
24 Jan 2017

Gear Review—Knee Compression Sleeves

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking | 2

Over the past year, I’ve worked hard to get my body into shape, both physically and medically. I progressively increased my workload at the gym and out on the trail. I increased my endurance, my strength, and my enjoyment at … Continued

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Hiking Gear—The price / quality / weight nexus
28 Feb 2016

Hiking Gear—The price / quality / weight nexus

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Opinion | 0

People argue about all aspects of ultralight hiking. One thing is inarguable—the lighter your kit, the more enjoyable your hike will be. No one ever complained about carrying too little weight. That said, there is a nexus of product characteristics … Continued

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It was hot and sunny, so we decided to hike up to a high altitude lake where it was not hot at all and the lake was frozen. Probably not the best use of an unseasonably warm day, but it was still fun. 🤷‍♂️
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Nice little Christmas day hike. If you pinch and zoom, you can see downtown Denver on the horizon.
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I had a frozen Boulder Falls all to myself today. This is between Nederland and Boulder in Colorado.
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