Does the thought of buying the perfect hiking gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out?
Is there a mature hiker or backpacker on your gift-giving list? What can you give to someone who already has everything?
So what is mountain sickness and why does it happen? Also known as altitude sickness, mountain sickness is characterized by common symptoms that occur when you ascend to higher altitudes too quickly.
Maybe you’re like me and are a senior hiker. With being an older hiker there come some life-threating safety concerns on the trail. Hiking is a fantastic solution to warding off the ravages of age. It is a great way to get back in shape. Firm up a few muscles. Lose a little weight.
Every week I go on a conditioning hike. As a senior hiker, I know how important it is to keep my muscles in top shape, for numerous reasons. But, as I see and feel my muscles getting stronger, it got me to thinking about what muscle groups we work when hiking. And, does the …
One of the quintessential activities of backpacking is sitting around a campfire in the cool of the evening before retiring for the night. Roasted marshmallows are campfire favorites along with ghost stories and adventure tales from the day’s hike. Yes, the Geez has been known to embellish a story or two for the sake of …
It’s a Tick that Ticked Me Off Do you know what really ticks the Geez off? Above all, having a bad day is just the beginning. What started out as a beautiful hiking day turned ugly at the end. But, maybe I’m digressing a little. So, let me fill in the backstory on how I …
Winter Hiking: Reclaim Your Fitness Whenever the Geez turns his thoughts to winter hiking he looks at why he hikes in the first place. Sure, hiking is one of the best forms of exercise, but what does a geezer do when it turns cold outside and backpacking is no longer an option? My hands and …
Why Hiking In Nature Is Good For The Body And Mind I don’t know about you but I’ve packed on a few pounds over the years. It only gets worse with age as this old geezer can attest! You know, when I was a kid only bodybuilders hung out at the gym. Now there is literally a …
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