Tag Archives: Trail Runners

Altra Lone Peak 3.5 – First Look

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Stick

A few days ago I posted my thoughts on the Altra Lone Peak 3.0 shoes, which I had been wearing for the past 5 months. The gist of it was that I loved them, however, in a half-size larger than my … Continue reading →

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Altra Lone Peak 3.0 – 5 Month Review

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Stick

Back in August, 2017 I picked up my first (two) pair(s) of Altra’s… specifically the Lone Peak 3.0’s. I had shunned the Lone Peaks from years back simply because so many folks complained so much about how little traction they … Continue reading →

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PHGT: October 2016 Mt Roger’s/Grayson Highland Hike

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Stick

I recently finished a hike in the Mt Roger’s/Grayson Highlands area in VA with my good buddy Benny Braden (Plug It In on the AT). But, this hike was a bit different from my previous hikes from the get-go… While … Continue reading →

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Post Hike Gear Talk: January 2015 – Hot Springs to Max Patch

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Stick

Last weekend I met up with a few friends and continued my hike a few miles farther north along the Appalachian Trail. On day 1 we began our hike from the parking lot below Max Patch, and hiked ~7 miles to Walnut … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving AT Section Hike Post Hike Gear Talk

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Stick

So last weekend I met up with a group of pretty good guys and spent a night on the Appalachian Trail. As I mentioned in my previous trip report, we had a great time. The weather was dang near perfect, … Continue reading →

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My Wintry Layering System

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Stick

When the temperatures drop, it’s all about staying warm. Of course I can overcome the cold weather by simply throwing a coat on, like I would when at home, however, I found that by using a single coat/jacket to keep … Continue reading →

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