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UHT Day 1—Chepeta Lake to Taylor Lake
1 Sep 2018

UHT Day 1—Chepeta Lake to Taylor Lake

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

Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. The very first day of our trip was dedicated to travel. We left home a little before 2:00 am ET and didn’t get to our … Continued

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Gear Review—My lightweight cook kit
31 Jan 2017

Gear Review—My lightweight cook kit

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

Read more about my approach to cooking on backpacking trips, including meal prep, nutrition, gear, and post-hike impressions. As I’ve shaken down my gear over the past year, I’ve made several changes. Before I get into them, I should note … 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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Gear Review—Marmot Kompressor Plus 20L Daypack
20 Jan 2017

Gear Review—Marmot Kompressor Plus 20L Daypack

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

I bought the Marmot Kompressor Plus on a whim. I parked behind Mast General in downtown Asheville one day and decided to cut through the store. They were offering up to 25% off on 4 items, so I grabbed a … Continued

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Gear Review—Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
18 Jan 2017

Gear Review—Anker PowerCore Portable Charger

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

People who don’t backpack often ask me if I take any tech into the field. We live in a world where our reliance on tech is only going to increase. A lot of people look at hiking as a way … Continued

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Gear Review—Patagonia Men’s Houdini Wind Jacket
13 Jan 2017

Gear Review—Patagonia Men’s Houdini Wind Jacket

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

The Patagonia Men’s Houdini Wind Jacket is not something I would normally purchase. In my mind, my raincoat is the windbreaking layer that I wear over merino wool t-shirts or other thermal layers. I dropped by an REI Garage Sale … Continued

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Gear Review—How to layer clothing for low weight warmth
16 Oct 2016

Gear Review—How to layer clothing for low weight warmth

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Opinion | 1

The challenge with long-distance hiking is that you have to carry everything you think you’ll need for your trip on your back. Typically, the heavier the pack, the harder the hiking. You soon discover that—with the exception of a few … Continued

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Gear Review—Black Diamond Alpine Ergonomic Cork Trekking Poles
26 Sep 2016

Gear Review—Black Diamond Alpine Ergonomic Cork Trekking Poles

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Opinion | 1

I used to love running and leaping down hillsides when I was young. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to see downhill walking as the laborious part of a hike. I’ve also come to realize that my upper body strength … Continued

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Just finished a weekend camping trip in southern Colorado. We got to drive the famous #MillionDollarHighway and grab a beer and some BBQ in Silverton. 
The #OurayPerimeterTrail was the most rewarding short hike I have ever done. You climb up into the mountains (often on the edge of a cliff) and walk completely around the entire valley town of Ouray. It was absolutely spectacular. The foliage was in peak colors and the temperature was perfect. 
It's easy to see why Ouray is called the "Switzerland of the Americas." We got very lucky with this trip. 
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