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“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art,” said Leonardo Da Vinci, but like all hiking gear, you need to take care of it to make it perform optimally. When it comes to your feet, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, which is why we recommend protecting your feet from common …

I’ve been vacationing in Western Montana this summer, visiting with friends who have a homestead near the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, south of Glacial National Park. They’re a family of hardcore hikers, too, and they’ve been taking me on their favorite hikes. It’s been a nice break from the humidity of New Hampshire and Vermont, with gorgeous mountains, alpine lakes, and …

The White Mountain National Forest, known as “The Whites” has its share of difficult hiking lists and challenging hikes. The White Mountain 4000 footer list with its 48 peaks, is the list that most aspiring New England hikers cut their teeth on before branching out to work on the Terrifying 25 or the 52 With a View. For those seeking …

The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 is a frameless daypack with vest-style shoulder straps with stretch mesh pockets. Weighing 19.5 oz, it’s a great pack for day hikes and travel with a front zipper that lets you access the content of the main compartment without having to undo the top lid. The Loris 25 also sports all the other features that …