her hiking shoes

by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

her hiking shoes

Image by karigee Question by Hualing Hualing: Going with my friends to go hiking, but not for hiking shoes. Can you introduce me some good shoes website? Best answer: Answer by David Lei Well, for this winter, I think nike hiking shoe would be suitable for you. Add your own answer in the comments!

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

My Hiking Shoe

Image by JinxiBoo Question by rrutia: Where can I find cheap but good hiking shoes in Seattle WA? location can be close to the space needle Best answer: Answer by icon r.e.i. Add your own answer in the comments!

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Bad hiking shoes!
NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Bad hiking shoes! Image by dgphilli Question by FashionE101: Where can i buy girls hiking shoes? well im about to go camping and i need some hiking shoes. it has to be cheap and i can go to a store and buy it. i need it by monday Best answer: Answer by **dAnCe**Lands End or [...] Read the full article

not hiking shoes

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

not hiking shoes Image by EssG Question by Leonardo Torrellas: Are hiking shoes really needed? Im going to make some hiking trails when i go to Iceland and i was wondering if I really need to buy hiking shoes? i have my Addidas tennis shoes which im always fine with. Best answer: Answer by TheManNo, [...] Read the full article

My hiking shoes
NOVEMBER 26, 2011

My hiking shoes Image by GrahamKing Question by John: What are some brands that make good hiking shoes? Best answer: Answer by JonathanI have been wearing Asics, Salomon and La Sportiva. My favorite is La Sportiva but it really depends how it fits your foot. I always try a shoe out on a training hike [...] Read the full article

Cold Mornings
NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Cold Mornings Image by jamestraceur Beach at mersing. Malaysia. Shoes belong to a fellow photographer who went off on a beach hike sans shoes Question by Dirty Harry: Where can I buy deck shoes and hiking boots in London? I want some cheap and cheerful ones. Any suggestions? I need some lightweight hiking boots that [...] Read the full article

Hiking shoe. Wool socks. On Ridge Trail

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Hiking shoe. Wool socks. On Ridge Trail Image by daveynin Old Rag Mountain @ Shenandoah Natl Park, Virginia Question by George: Is it inappropriate to wear a blazer/sports coat with hiking shoes? Best answer: Answer by Jennifer FYeah, I dont see any matching going on with that. Give your answer to this question below! Read the full article

i105/365 shoes
NOVEMBER 23, 2011

i105/365 shoes Image by klugi looking for the perfectly elegant, heavy duty, all purpose hiking and dress shoe we had a look at the waldviertler and found shoes that are probably suited best for this job. my custom tailored black and burgundy Jaga will be delivered in 6 weeks. cant possibly wear brown shoes [...] Read the full article

Tina Hiking
NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Tina Hiking Image by lancefisher Tina is so hard-core, hiking in tennis shoes in this. Question by gummybear: Should you jog in hiking shoes? I am thinking of purchasing some hiking shoes for hiking, but I dont go that often, so I was wondering if you should do activities like sports in them. Best answer: [...] Read the full article

Ready for The Next Hike

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ready for The Next Hike Image by cogdogblog Yesterdays romp in the snow took care of cleaning the mud off my hiking boots. Question by billy billabong: Im looking to buy a good pair of hiking shoes with a goretex liner,not sure which are best.? i have looked at different makes and noticed that Salomon [...]

Backpack Oasis
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Backpack Oasis

Image by Whirling Phoenix A silly photo of the collection of backpacks Ive amassed over the last 4 years. Crazy. Question by Austin T: I am looking for a two week overnight hiking trip within the United States or Canada, where should I go? I am an experienced hiker that is looking for a beautiful two week hiking trip. I would prefer trails with little to no facilities as I have my own equipment to sustain me for two weeks. Best answer: Answer by telewheelsmike Appalachian Trail Give your answer to this question below!

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Ready to Hike

Image by nateOne Question by wdt: Im new to hiking/backpacking, what is some basic equipment I need to start? Best answer: Answer by for the halibut http://www.simplebackpacking.com/support-files/3season-gear-checklist.pdf This link has a pretty good packing list. Give your answer to this question below!

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Baker Beach
NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Baker Beach Image by tychay Blogged in The Woodwork: Faking Long Exposure Baker Beach Baker Beach, San Francisco, California Nikon D3, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G, Gitzo G1228LVL tripod, Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead Aperture 2.0 (raw fine tuning, spot & patch) nik Color Efex Pro (pro contrast, classical soft focus) Photoshop (heal) 10 multi-exposures, 1/100sec @ [...] Read the full article

Hiking with new equipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Hiking with new equipment Image by tychay As we were hiking, Caitlin wanted to practice with my portrait lens. Equipment: Gitzo 11228LVL tripod, Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead, and Tamrac Digital Zoom 4 bag (which I dont use anymore). Filter: polarizer; warming Adjustment: manual white balance; smart sharpening; remove magenta; velvia Issue: Flickr loves to [...] Read the full article

Define Jacket for yoga, hiking and skiing

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Define Jacket for yoga, hiking and skiing Image by lululemon athletica Define Jacket From hiking the hill or hitting the slopes, this jacket is the definition to it all Made with 4-way stretch luon, hugs your body in all the right places with comfort A fitted medium length jacket Zipper garage [...] Read the full article

North shore hiking

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

North shore hiking Image by andrew cutting Question by Kira: What style does this sound like? Hair: Shoulder length and center parted, naturally black and straight, no products or heat tools, generally worn in pigtails or held back with bandana or headband. Tops: white tank top with Alice from Alice in Wonderland on it; white [...] Read the full article

I Need an LL Bean Walking Stick

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

I Need an LL Bean Walking Stick Image by superfluity Loph rues her lack of yuppie hiking equipment accessories. Fortunately, shes only 20 from the safety of the great indoors. Question by Dara: What style does this outfit sounds like (for a man)? Makeup: Black mascara with black glittery eyeliner and silver nail polish Hair: waist [...] Read the full article

Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley Image by brewbooks Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley Read the full article

wildflower accessory
NOVEMBER 22, 2011

wildflower accessory Image by jamie h Shirley Lake hike / Squaw Valley Question by : Im looking to buy my 1st whitewater kayak & accessories. Im 23, female ,53, 108 lbs, advice please? Ive had a little practice doing rolls in pools, etc. and I have plenty of friends that can help me out in [...] Read the full article

pelicans hate litter

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

pelicans hate litter Image by megankhines pile of garbage can accessories behind the circus world museum Question by xXlove and sorrowXx: Anyone want to design an outfit for me? Whoever designs the outfit I like best will get 10 points! Im 17, if age matters. Style: I adore goth-style clothes, and some emo and punk [...] Read the full article

Hiking Backpacking
The right backpacking for hiker Backpacking Thursday Thomas, Emil, Skip, Eric, Chris at Pedlar River
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Backpacking Thursday Thomas, Emil, Skip, Eric, Chris at Pedlar River

Image by Vicky TGAW Question by Who: Pennsylvania Hiking+Backpacking Appalachian Trail? In the Pennsylvania (Philadelphia to be exact But I dont mind driving) area. Looking to do a good 2 or 3 day backpacking trip in the area, where is a good website that has a list of trail heads, or other information, or even simply personal experience of great places to hike and backpack in the Pennsylvania area? Looking for moderately difficult trials, but nothing extreme. Thank you! Best answer: Answer by leonard h Just go to Eastern Mountain Sports in Philadelphia and check out their maps/guidebooks. The Appalachian Trail is the King of all Trails in the US, and you should experience it if you havent before. Youll have to take a trail name and if you run into a guy named Foxfire, hey, that might be me! Sorry, I dont know about any other trails in PA; Ive only done the AT.

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Backpacking Thursday Camp by Brown Mountain Creek

Image by Vicky TGAW Question by jp the one: is hiking or hiking backpacking good for weightloss? Is walking with 40 lbs or more on your body good for weightloss? If youre an avid hiker then I would like your insight in this. Thanks in advance Best answer: Answer by Josh Bannon P90X is the answer Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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Hike Break
NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Hike Break Image by fsamuels Question by i will always love you: scared of backpacking/hiking because of wild life..help me please? I LOVE the outdoors. I like exploring and the woods and mountains. I want to go backpacking or hiking through like back country areas but i am so scared of wild life such as [...] Read the full article

Hiking Along the Coast

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Hiking Along the Coast Image by meganpru Sen, his dad, and the dogs went on a 4-day backpacking trip on the north part of the Lost Coast. Question by Sha Nay Nay: What is a good Hiking/Backpacking Company? I am looking for one like Swiss Army or Gerber Knives. A good, brand name company. Thanks! [...] Read the full article

Kevin and Brian hiking

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Kevin and Brian hiking Image by Brians gallery of shenanigans Hiking up Sunset trail in Big Basin state park Question by JuJaB: I am going hiking/backpacking for the first time alone? Any suggestions? Food, water, etc. I am not going to be doing any rock climbing just foot hiking. THanks I am going to a [...] Read the full article

Backpacking Saturday Nubs Tree

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Backpacking Saturday Nubs Tree Image by Vicky TGAW View my blog at tgaw.wordpress.com Read the full article

hiking the Grand Canyon

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

hiking the Grand Canyon Image by Rick McCharles Question by Christine Y: What are the best boots for backpacking/day hiking with some light scrambiling? Best answer: Answer by V KYou should try the Asolo Fusion 95 GTXs they are great for the kind of use you described. Give your answer to this question below! Read the full article

Hiking Cascade Canyon Grand Teton National Park

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Hiking Cascade Canyon Grand Teton National Park Image by Al_HikesAZ This is a view in Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. I hiked from Jenny Lake through Cascade Canyon to Lake Solitude. One of the most scenic and enjoyable hikes I have ever hiked. Question by Molly: What hiking boot is good for [...] Read the full article

Day 184 Packing for a long trip

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Day 184 Packing for a long trip Image by LShave Melvin stopped by my room today to borrow my giant hiking backpack. I used it to bring half of my earthly possessions to El Salvador (the other half being in my giant duffel bag), and now Melvin is going to use it to bring [...] Read the full article

Hiking in Taos, summer 1970 driving trip 2

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Hiking in Taos, summer 1970 driving trip 2 Image by Ed Yourdon My June 26, 1970 journal says the following: "We left New Mexico this morning after spending five days in the Taos area much better than the desert areas of southern New Mexico and Texas. The highlight of the Taos visit was [...] Read the full article

Hiking Camping Mattresses

The right mattresses for hiker Bens stag
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Bens stag

Image by higgott Question by A: I am going camping for 7 days how many of each type of clothing will I need? I am going camping for 7 days. I sometimes wet the bed on weekend camping trips. So how many of each type of clothing should I bring? Best answer: Answer by thexexed Id double up on everything. Triple for everything below your pee line. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

in my luxe tent

Image by c a i tlin Question by Mac: What word or phrase in Spanish best describes an enclosed camping trailer? Its a tough one to trust to a dictionary. Im talking about one of those 20-foot enclosed trailers for camping bed air mattresses. with beds, kitchen, bathroom, all miniature, to two behind your truck. Edit: er, make that TOW behind your truck. Best answer: Answer by Americo G casa rodante remolque cmper Add your own answer in the comments!

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Temporary Bedroom
NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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Camping In Style
NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Camping In Style Image by nospuds This is a little place called The Camel Camp near Osyan. There was a full bathroom behind the back flap. We could ring the little bell for cold beers whenever we wanted =) Question by KrzyMom2: Camping Room Ideas for a Toddler Boy? Our son has a camping theme [...] Read the full article

Kitty Bunk Bed

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Kitty Bunk Bed Image by iamdez And heres them relaxing Question by laneacowgirl..: Which is better a bed in breakfest or Lake of the Ozarks or Boat House or log cabin or just camping ? Which is better ? Plus why cant i just find a nice log cabin in Illinois for rent not taken [...] Read the full article

Camping at Milkwood
NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Camping at Milkwood Image by PermaCultured We opted for the option to camp on-site, and we were so right! The super comfortable tents were prepared for us ahead of time and equipped with folding camp beds. It was truly camping Hilton-style. Milkwood Permaculture Farm, October 2010 Question by tiacannpitts: where do you find camp style [...] Read the full article

Petanque With Pianos

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Petanque With Pianos Image by Jim Purbrick A game developed at Euro FOO Camp 2006. Petanque because we were on the continent. Pianos because it was Second Life. Graphics by Alice Taylor. Question by FlOwErGaL: What would happen if my child were to wet the bed at camp? Im sending my daughter to leadership camp [...] Read the full article

Petanque With Pianos And Sofas

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Petanque With Pianos And Sofas Image by Jim Purbrick A game developed at Euro FOO Camp 2006. Petanque because we were on the continent. Pianos and sofas because it was Second Life. Graphics by Alice Taylor. Question by sxc_bby_gurl_xo: Does wearing my training bra to bed at camp make me a lesbian? So i was [...] Read the full article

The master bedroom in the cabin

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The master bedroom in the cabin Image by Jordon This is a photo of our bedroom. Complete with a 3/4 bed that is pretty crowded with Wendy and I but when the dog decides this should be her bed as well its too crowded. Question by marmalade: I need to buy a air bed for [...] Read the full article

Beds

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Beds Image by James Almond Question by amberc0102: Why does my boxer pee on the bed after camping and other activities? I have a 2 and 1/2 year old boxer. She is technically my boyfriends but weve been living together for awhile now. We recently moved a couple of months ago but this started about [...] Read the full article

Book Picture
The right pictures for hiker #72 Theres More to Life Than Books, You Know
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

#72 Theres More to Life Than Books, You Know

Image by Arty Smokes (deaf mute) "Theres more to life than books, you know But not much more." (The Smiths "Handsome Devil") I love bookshops and libraries and Im particularly enamoured of the "librarian look" women with glasses and their hair pinned up. Every Thursday I pop into the local Waterstones, mainly because I fancy a woman that works there on that day. The problem is that I have to buy something in order to have a reason to talk to her. Its becoming an expensive habit and also means I have more books on my shelves than Ill ever be able to read. This week I finally picked up The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which Id not seen in the UK before. Foxy woman gave me a bit of a filthy look when I slapped it on the counter, perhaps because its a very teenage book and Im seventy-five years old. I took the quick snap above while no one was looking. It was a complete rush job as I sat on the floor in the music section, set the auto-timer on my mobile and pretended to read. I hadnt noticed the bright spotlight that appeared above my head and pretty much ruined the photo. (See original in comments). No matter which effects settings I used in Fireworks, I couldnt get the glare to fade realistically, so I had to crop it out. I tried various other effects on the smaller image before deciding to just convert it to black and white.

This image is a conscious nod to the far superior (and luxuriant) "book pictures" by Miss A and Vaneska Thomz, but obviously comes from my more "realist" angle. Now if, youll excuse me, I have some reading to catch up on, so I have an excuse to go book shopping next week Question by heyyy: what are some famous stories i could do parodies off of for my math picture book? im making a math (geometry) picture book for a school project. i already thought of a christmas carol, where a little boy says bah humbug to math and then through 3 math related dreams he realizes that he loves it, etc. but what are some others? please, give me some of your ideas! Best answer: Answer by LJ K Hansel and Gretel (Disney-type version) when the kids leave crumbs behind to find their way home (if I have the right story; if not, maybe you know the one I mean) they could leave numbers behind instead, and whatever comes along (animals or birds?) to eat the numbers cant, but they DO mess up the order of them. So H & G have to make the right angles (no pun intended) to get home again. (THAT was a convoluted answer. [!]) Give your answer to this question below!

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Books

Image by Cross Duck Daily Picture using SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 lens. Processed RawTherapee 3. View On Black Question by Emily: what are some good titles for a holocaust picture book? Im doing a holocaust hiking camping book picture and would like some ideas for a titile for it. My main character is Abigail and she travels to the warsaw ghetto then to treblinka. Something serious and creative titles would be good =) thanks!

Best answer: Answer by Eliza 1) A walk through tragedy Abigails Journey 2) Forgive, but never forget *Polish historians quote* 3) Things not forgotten 4) Pulled From The Wreckage Abigails Journey to Poland I Hope These Help, and Good Luck On The Book. What do you think? Answer below!

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picture books
NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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Books
NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Books Image by henry Taking my PADI inspiration today from Gracs picture, heres the teetering pile of books next to my bed, the titles of which seem to describe my interests pretty comprehensively. Looking at this in isolation from the rest of my bedroom is weird. Top book recommendation from this lot the one [...] Read the full article

A French Lesson in Picture

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

A French Lesson in Picture Image by perpetualplum From page 5392 of The Book of Knowlege, copyright 1919 by the Grolier Society of New York and The Educational Book Co. of London. The illustration is titled "A French Lesson in Picture" The Names of Familiar Things n A Dining Room". This image was scanned at [...] Read the full article

Picking Picture Books

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Picking Picture Books Image by Salem (MA) Public Library Children and parents alike browse picture books at the Salem (MA) Public Library Childrens Room in custom-built shelving that gives easy access to the youngest of readers. Question by mamamouse: Can you think of a catchy title for a childrens picture book about the four seasons? [...] Read the full article

Latest Books
NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Latest Books Image by // Denise // Its been a while since Ive uploaded a book picture and this is why. I havent really added to my collection recently. Its sad, I know. I JUST finished The White Road, am currently reading O, Juliet and plan to read Jack Daws soon. Question by irreplaceable.bby: How [...]

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PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers | New Works by Nathan Peck | 01.09.09
NOVEMBER 23, 2011

PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers | New Works by Nathan Peck | 01.09.09 Image by Chicago Art Department PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers New Works by Nathan Peck For our first show of 2009, resident artist and CAD co-founder Nathan Peck presents "PICTURE BOOKS," new works comprising of two series of Photo-Collage-Painting-Books. The [...] Read the full article

20101229 Christmas gifts microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys IMG_2540
NOVEMBER 22, 2011

20101229 Christmas gifts microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys IMG_2540 Image by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) Britt and Chris gave us the cookie and brownie jars again. We made the brownies for Clints party this year. Were going to make the cookies [...] Read the full article

20101229 Christmas gifts microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys IMG_2540
NOVEMBER 22, 2011

20101229 Christmas gifts microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys IMG_2540 Image by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) Britt and Chris gave us the cookie and brownie jars again. We made the brownies for Clints party this year. Were going to make the cookies [...] Read the full article

Hiking Boots
The right boots for a hiker Hiking Boots
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Hiking Boots

Image by Jennifer K. Mulcahy Jennifer K Mulcahy hiking in the mud Question by iseepinkelefants: Does anyone know who makes the hiking boots with red laces?

I havent seen them in years but I was recently flipping through a catalog (JCrew? I wish I could remember which one?!?!) and it being a winter catalog the models were wearing hiking boots, or maybe they were just regular boots but they had red laces. I remember back in the day (like 1998) American Eagle or Abercrombie used to sell them (probably a knock off version of whatever famous brand makes them). Does anyone know what Im talking about? And if so could they please post the website of where I can find them? Thanks. Best answer: Answer by Shreedevika Priyanshi yes What do you think? Answer below!

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by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Hiking Boots

Image by veggiefrog Question by leeeeeroy jenkins: Would it be OK to use hiking boots in the snow? Would waterproof hiking boots be ok fo a day of tubing down mountains? Im not too concerned about the lack of insulation, because itll be about 20 degrees F and I can fit 2 pairs of wool socks under them. But are there any hidden dangers of using hiking boots in snow? Best answer: Answer by Blake If they are waterproof then yes Give your answer to this question below!

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APril and May 2007 103
NOVEMBER 28, 2011

APril and May 2007 103 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. The sole fell off on the third hike. These have all been low hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States and less than a combined total of thirty miles. I am completely unsatisfied with how [...] Read the full article

APril and May 2007 097

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

APril and May 2007 097 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. The sole fell off on the third hike. These have all been low hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States and less than a combined total of thirty miles. I am completely unsatisfied with how [...] Read the full article

APril and May 2007 105

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

APril and May 2007 105 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. Brand name not even sweated off on the innersole The sole fell off on the third hike. These have all been low hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States and less than a combined total [...] Read the full article

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots Image by Pig Monkey Photo for a review: www.pigmonkey.com/2008/02/02/lowa-renegade-mid-hiking-bo Question by Katelyn: How to break in brand new hiking boots in 3 days? so yeah i only have a few days before a hiking trip and i completely forgot to break in my boots! what can i do to break [...] Read the full article

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots Image by Pig Monkey Photo for a review: www.pigmonkey.com/2008/02/02/lowa-renegade-mid-hiking-bo Question by Jim: Where is a good place to purchase hiking boots on line? Id like to purchase a new pair of hiking boots. They need to be waterproof (for example, Gor-tex). My budget is $ 100. I have looked at [...]

Hiking
Smart hiking

WRC hike near Downtown Memphis

by ADMI N on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

WRC hike near Downtown Memphis

Image by Greenway Guide photo by Gary Bridgman* The two men facing each other are Charles Askew (WRC cofounder) and Mike Jones whose wonderful documentary photos of the Wolf River are represented in both this collection and in the Wolf River Flickr group pool

* the photographer has granted the use of this image for the purpose of promoting water or greenspace conservation under a Creative Commons license whereby the photographer must be credited by name. Question by Taknev: never go jungle with a smart company? Two guys were walking through the woods one day when one of them glanced behind them and noticed a bear following them. He could see that the bear hadnt seen them yet, so he quickly sat on the ground and began taking off his hiking boots. By the time his friend noticed him sitting there, he had pulled his running shoes out of his backpack and was putting them on. His friend said, What are you doing ? His friend pointed up the trail to reveal the bear coming towards them slowly but surely. He said, Man youre crazy. Theres no way you can outrun that bear!! As he was standing up, his friend said, I dont have to outrun the bear, I just have to outrun you! Best answer: Answer by as 1 this was a scene from the film without a paddle and it wasnt funny then! Add your own answer in the comments!

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by ADMI N on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Inside Smart hiking Mountain Tower

Image by mjtsai Question by MRCOOL: Is pet smart good for socializing my 8 month German Shepherd puppy? So basically when my dog was a younger puppy I could only find small dogs to play with him but he met sooooo many of my friends and family, short and tall he met them all. But a week and half of bad weather kept us inside he started to get scared of tall people but was still okay with small children and friends that were average height but then another

two weeks later he started to bark in a low tone but not lunging or growling, nothing to show signs of aggression. He is trained to the point where hell track with his nose,sit,stay to a certain point, lay down, speak on command and shake paws. Hes very friendly to friends cautious of big people as was demonstrated at pet smart where he started barking at everyone. But when a small dog passed by he was waggin his tail and wanted to play. When I signed up for training the trainer told me he just needed to get used to many situations and even suggested to join her facebook page called (paws on the shore) where he would meet many other dogs and situations on a hike. So Im wondering does it seem like a good training plan for my scaredy cat shepherd. If not please tell me of better training place near york region or Toronto, that you have experienced. Thank You. Best answer: Answer by King Les The Lofty The socialisation period ended when Pup became 13 weeks old, although if well started before that it can continue through 16 weeks old. Although everyone calls it socialisation, that is actually a bad term, deluding people such as yourself into thinking it means playing with people & pups. A more accurate term would be exposure or familiarisation. The purpose is to (once Pup trusts you) expose it from a distance PUP considers safe to every movement, reflection, scent, sight, sound, texture to be found in its environment. It should be done on a 6ft/2m lead where there are NO dogs running loose, with Pup allowed to try to explore in all directions at once except when you need to haul it away from dangerous or disgusting things, or from a scared human. And if Pup wants to sit & think about a new thing, or to hide behind you, you should let it, patiently waiting still & silent until Pup decides to ignore or investigate this new thing, whereupon you praise it and, if it is still close enough, give it a rub or pat of encouragement. YOU should then have been in a training-club class (NOT a pet-shop play-group) starting when Pup was 18-22 weeks old, so that you were coached to be an effective trainer. You should NOT be encouraging Pup to play with other dogs. His attention should be focussed on YOU and the other people & animals in your household. Next time he barks, instantly wrap the leash around his muzzle so that he cant open it enough to bark, then command him with Quiet! or No bark! or whatever simple phrase you will CONSISTENTLY use when he is noisy at the wrong time. Facebook pages, web-pages, commercial videos, books, telephone conversations ALL of them have the same flaw: They cannot OBSERVE YOU to see & hear your errors in use of the voices, timing, body-language, balance, use of rewards vs reprimands. Nor can they observe your pets reactions. And so they cannot coach you, they can only suggest

principles. Most pet-shop trainers have never subjected themselves to the proof of the pudding of competing in Agility or Companion-Utility Trials or Obedience Tests or SchutzHund Trials. If you (or a family member) had a phobia, would you force yourself (that person) to be surrounded by what you (he/she) is scared of? A far better plan is to keep your dog interested in as much as he is confident about, and let scary-to-him things stay outside his bubble (the distance outside which he couldnt care less about things, but inside which he reacts its like birds that will let you reach their bubble before taking flight). In training classes you keep his attention fixed on YOU, so that he comes to realise that if he ignores what other dogs & people are doing they will ignore him but you will praise-&-reward him. At 8 months old he is salvageable, although he will never be a bold pooch. Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browsers Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations, worming, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders, genetics. In its Links section click GSD_Clubs to get the head offices of the GSDCC and GSSCC and find out where their nearest training class is (you dont want show-training, nor do you want bite-work training, you want obedience training and the agility+obedience and tracking sections of SchutzHund might suit you well). Then switch to the Kennel_Clubs to get the web-site of the CKC and find out which of its all-breeds clubs have training classes near you. Toronto has enough humans that there OUGHT to be several clubs you can choose from, if you are happy to drive a bit. Even just York should have at least half a dozen. To ask about GSDs, join some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with GSDs. Each groups Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos. Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly In GSDs as of 1967 Give your answer to this question below!

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