Hiking Boots Selection Guide News for 05/29/2008



All a jitter again (News 24 South Africa)
The JSE has been skittish across the board as Mboweni dons his serious hiking boots, writes Marc Hasenfuss...

Hiking boots or Trail Runners?
I have always used trail runners in lieu of hiking boots. They have good traction and are way comfortable. Then again, I have never done any "eco challenge" type hiking either. I thought I'd see what others thought between the two...

Asolo Fugitive GTX Hiking Boots
Go ahead EUR lace up your new 2008 Asolo Fugitive GTX hiking boots and hit the trails. Rain or shine, the Fugitive GTX hiking boots are a great choice. The design combines water-resistant split-grain leather and Cordura uppers, ...

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China quake's horrors leave an imprint (Los Angeles Times)
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Hiking Japan's ancient forests - Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa Citizen

Hiking Japan's ancient forests
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - May 20, 2008
Red cheeks tracked with drips of sweat and tears, I had only adrenaline pumping my hiking-boots onward. Alone on the trail, I took the time to hear the buzz .
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Gear to go backpacking - San Francisco Chronicle

Gear to go backpacking
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 21 hours ago
Note: Do not wear cotton shirts or pants when hiking on expeditions. Clothes for camp: Polypropylene underwear, comfortable overshirt, fleece vest, .
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Preventing Lyme Disease: 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Bitten (Fox News)
Tick season is here, and with it, comes Lyme disease. Here are 5 ways to avoid ticks this summer...

Teachers don hiking boots to kick start 1m fundraising drive - Ripon Today

Teachers don hiking boots to kick start 1m fundraising drive
Ripon Today, UK - May 16, 2008
By Staff Copy FOUR teachers are walking the length of the country as part of a 1 million fundraising drive for a local independent school. .
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Hike of the Week - TheNewsTribune.com

Hike of the Week
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - 4 hours ago
Tiger Mountain is also a good place to test out new boots or other hiking and backpacking equipment. There are a lot of trails at Tiger Mountain, .
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Portland, here I come!
She told me to bring hiking boots, running shoes, flip flops, and a bathing suit. This gave me pause (ie I flipped out as I poked my mushy quadraceps). My response to her: "I am seriously out of shape, by the way. ...

'Accidental wilderness' draws nature lovers, history buffs (CNN.com)
BELCHERTOWN, Massachusetts (AP) -- The sun hadn't even started to rise over the Quabbin Reservoir before would-be anglers arrived for the recent opening day of fishing season, their boats lined up at its three launch areas...

Hiking in the rainy season - Calgary Herald

Hiking in the rainy season
Calgary Herald,  Canada - 16 hours ago
Wear proper footwear such as hiking boots with gaiters. This will make it easier to walk in the muddy centre of the trail, which keeps you from damaging any .
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New hiking boots (Sz. 42)
I am looking for a pair of men's hiking boots suited for summer, size 42, or 42.5 in Zurich. New or almost new condition, with good value for money. Also, what shops would you recommend?..

How to clean your hiking shoes after a hiking trip?
After a long hiking trip, you will step into your home with your hiking boots completely bathed in mud and dirt. So, the very first things to do are to completely clean and wash your boots. Take the stones out of the bottom of the soles ...

East Bay Events Calendar: (Berkeley Daily Planet)
EURVictory Gardens in America During Two World WarsEUR and how history can help us achieve victory for healthy food in todays communities with Rose Hayden-Smith at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Community Center, 360 Harbour Way South, at Virginia, Richmond. 232-5050...

Active Travel: National Trails Day - Jaunted

Jaunted

Active Travel: National Trails Day
Jaunted - May 28, 2008
Instead of filling up the car for your next trip, spend that gas money on an expensive pair of hiking boots and head outside for National Trails Day on June .
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Choosing Boots for Children
You might want to get hiking boots if you have a particularly active youngster. Kids have roughly the same footwear needs as adults, and if your kids want to go on a hiking trip, you should give them some trail boots. ...

North Country Trail hike planned (Grand Traverse Herald)
Brethren -- The Traverse Group of the Sierra Club will host a North Country Trail Hike beginning at noon, Sunday, June 1. Meet at the Dilling Road access near Brethren for a five mile hike. Bring a camera, canteen, trail mix and hiking boots...

Quabbin's 'accidental wilderness' draws nature lovers, history buffs - The Canadian Press

Quabbin's 'accidental wilderness' draws nature lovers, history buffs
The Canadian Press,  Mass. - May 28, 2008
Many of the visitors pack a lunch, don their hiking boots and explore the region on foot. Among the most popular sites: the former town common at Dana, .
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Rescuers Advise: 'Respect This River' - Virginia Connection Newspapers

Rescuers Advise: 'Respect This River'
Virginia Connection Newspapers, VA - 3 hours ago
Many rescues in the Potomac Gorge are for inexperienced hikers who set out on trails without proper equipment like hiking boots and injure themselves, .
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The Lure of Going Lite (Santa Barbara Independent)
It no longer takes 40 pounds of gear to get out in the wilderness. With new technology, it's possible to shave your gear down to less than 10 pounds, not counting food and water...

Memorial Day Weekend
Now, at this point I should mention a minor issue - see, as usual I was wearing very good waterproof hiking boots and good wool socks. My wife was wearing very good waterproof hiking shoes and good synthetic hiking socks. ...

Public safety log (May 29) (Albany Democrat-Herald)
People arrested are innocent unless proved otherwise in court. Initial charges often change as a case progresses...

To come home safe - RoxReview.com

To come home safe
RoxReview.com, PA - May 28, 2008
Sturdy leather hiking boots are a good compromise. With all that safety gear, is there anything else to carry? You bet your life there is. .
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My Review of MBT Kilima Hiking Boots (For Women)
MBT Kilima hiking boots are designed with a unique, gently rolling action that follows the natural motion of your own bare foot, delivering unbeatable comfort while increasing circulation, promoting posture and reducing fatigue. ...

Gear to go backpacking (San Francisco Chronicle)
Here's my personal checklist for backpacking: Group gear: Stove, fuel, wind screen, lighter, pot, pan, pot grabber, scrubber, wildlife-proof food canisters, collapsible water jug, water purification system, first-aid kit, heavy-duty plastic garbage bags,...

Backpacking always an adventure (The Pantagraph)
Walking in the city is just plain walking, but hiking outdoors with a pack on your back is an adventure. "It's always stimulating," said Ryan Allen, a guide for Northwest Passage, an adventure travel company based in the Chicago suburb Willamette...

Five Camping Essentials For The Soft City-Dweller - Wired News

Wired News

Five Camping Essentials For The Soft City-Dweller
Wired News - May 5, 2008
I did, though, manage to bring a few useful widgets: I ignored the usual advice that says you should break in your hiking boots before you leave. .
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