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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

backpacking, high uintas, hiking, review, tips, trip, utah, vacation
Gear—Hiking with flat feet
11 Jan 2018

Gear—Hiking with flat feet

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking | 4

I have very flat feet. If you read through some of my older posts, you’ll see me talking about my feet hurting and sometimes even going numb on bumpy ground. Over the years, I’ve tried several shoes and orthotics and … Continued

Advice, backpacking, flat feet, footwear, hiking, shoes, tips
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

Advice, Gear reviews, pan, pot, recommendations, review, stove, tips
Gear Review—Merrill Grassbow Air Trail Runners
12 Jul 2016

Gear Review—Merrill Grassbow Air Trail Runners

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

I have flat feet. I never really did anything to protect them growing up. In fact, I wore flat shoes (Wallabees, Burkenstocks, Sabegos, etc.) almost every day. It’s only been in the past few years that I’ve felt the effects … Continued

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You can't really tell, but Red Rocks Amphitheater is right down there.
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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. 
The next time we go, Jenny said that she will spend the morning at a day spa while I climb the #OurayViaFerrata. Click the hashtag to see what I'm talking about. 😉
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