Tag Archives: Thoughts

Is it Ironic that the Internet is Where I Learned how to Hike?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by hamilton

I’m used to being a bit of a freak show. Or maybe I flatter myself. But, I have two strange names, I’m a bit short, and I have a wee pot belly. It’s covered in hair. And backpacking, it was … Continue reading →

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Do You Need Permission to Enjoy Nature?

Posted on July 3, 2010 by hamilton

We were naked in the out door bath after a great hike in Hokkaido (hike pictures).  The hot spring was on the shore of an enormous and ancient crater lake overlooked by our goal, now completed: There is something very masculine about looking … Continue reading →

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Shelter and Personality

Posted on June 1, 2010 by hamilton

From the beginning I decided to aspire to lightweight on my hike.  Besides the practical benefits, ‘going lightweight’ says something about me. I’ll leave what up to you. As I sort through my shelter options I now find myself entertaining all sorts … Continue reading →

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