I put this list together with inspiration from the 5 stages of grief so that when you have no more chores left to do and all the beer and whisky are gone you can find a few things to do to get you ready for the next trip in the mountains.
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I enjoy Type 1 Fun just as much as the next guy - BUT - these activities do not offer a long lasting sense of accomplishment and can have negative side effects on your health and well being.This is where Type 2 Fun comes in. Type 2 fun is fun that is not fun while you are doing it, requires physical pain and/or discipline to complete BUT is fun after you are done and offers a sense of meaning and accomplishment. Backpacking, often times involves a lot of Type 2 fun.
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I have, once or twice in my early backpacking days, failed to hydrate properly and payed a dear price. Not only was I unable to enjoy that day’s miles but I also put the burden on those I was with to have to worry about me; which, in addition to the headaches, nausea, and vomiting is not a pleasant feeling to have. I don't want anyone else to make the mistakes that I made which is why I put together this guide.
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Backpacking and spending time in the outdoors can be some of the best weekends of your life - or some of the worst. In this post, we are going to tackle one of the problems bigger problems I and other bigger guys have which is chaffing.
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