tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51943854027339947762024-03-05T19:22:22.701-05:00The Weekend WarriorLeave the Comfort of Your CubicleThe Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-35517574121911416742013-07-22T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-22T05:00:08.343-04:00Happy Hammock Day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Hammock Day! Didn't know it was Hammock Day? That's alright, let me tell you what it's all about.<br />
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Hammock Day is strategically placed on July 22nd which is right in the middle of the Dog Days of summer (July 3rd-August11th). It's a day where everyone is supposed to sit back in their hammocks and relax. Getting up to get another cold drink with a little umbrella or some food is acceptable, but there's no other reason to get up. Mowing the lawn is definitely not allowed today. I have no idea who thought it up or who made Hammock Day official, but I do thank him/her.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I do enjoy making money and avoiding debt, so I'm not skipping out on work today. Instead, I'll be hopping in my hammock after work and relaxing the rest of the night. My hammock set up consists of the Doublenest Hammock, Guardian Bug Net, Atlas Suspension, and the Pro Fly rain tarp (when it's raining) by <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/#1">Eagles Nest Outfitters</a> (ENO).<br />
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There are other nylon parachute hammocks on the market that are competitively priced, but I always choose ENO. They're the first to introduce the parachute hammock design to the outdoors and their products are the best. Obviously, the most well-known product are their hammocks. They offer a variety of sizes, colors, and you can even get a hammock with <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLE-INSECT.html">Insect Shield</a>.<br />
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ENO's suspension systems are the best on the market. Made with sturdy Nylon or Polyfilament Webbing, these suspension systems are sure to hold up and look good to. I've seen other companies that use a cord with knots tied in it where you clip your hammock to the preferred knot length, but c'mon, anyone can do that. I've also seen other hammocks where there's just cord attached to each end of the hammock and you have to tie the cord around a tree, which poses some problems when it comes to tree spacing and the width of the trees.<br />
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I've also found, through my research, that ENO's hammocks are also more packable. If you're an ultra-light backpacker or traveler, you know that space is essential. ENO makes hammocks that are easy to pack on the go and that pack down the smallest.<br />
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Last and most important, I've found that their customer service is top notch. It's s easy to get in touch with these folks. You can give them a call and leave a message, if they don't answer, and can expect a phone call back that day. If you don't like the phone you can also send them an email with expectations of a quick response. They're also on a lot of social media platforms like: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. When you give them a "Like" or a "Follow," you can rest assured that you'll stay up-to-date with all their contests, specials, and new products.<br />
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I hope you're able to enjoy and relax in your hammock on Hammock Day. If you don't have a hammock yet, get over to your ENO <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/LOCATOR.html">retailer</a> (or their website) to get your ENO hammock today.</div>
The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-50737241500555115872013-07-19T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-19T08:41:06.735-04:00Flatland Training Part 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Note from the writer: This is part 4 of a 5-part series about how to stay active in the outdoors through flatland training--essentially, training for the mountains without actually being in the mountains.</i><br />
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Well folks we're on the downhill stretch of this 5-part series. Speaking of downhill, that reminds me of how great a workout riding a bike gives you. That's why part-4 is to ride a bike.<br />
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I'm not talking about a motorcycle, I'm referring to a human-powered bicycle. There's a variety of different bike's you can use to train. The two I'll focus on the most is the road bike and mountain bike. Personally, i prefer a mountain bike, but you're not alone if you want to get into training on a road bike. There's a huge road bike community in the area where I live and on weekend mornings it's easy to find the pack of 50+ people riding around town.<br />
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Road bike's are great if you're looking to ride the distance. These things have multiple gears and thinner tires which are meant to give you the speed to cover long distances. You can easily get locked into a steady rhythm and work on your endurance on this type of bike. Depending on where you live, you may or may not encounter some hills to change things up a bit. If you live in a flat region, then my advice to you would be to shift gears up when you get too comfortable. This way you can add some resistance, go faster, and challenge yourself.<br />
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A mountain bike is a little different. I know when most people think of mountain biking you need to have mountains. On the contrary, communities have been adding single track trails specifically for mountain bikers. You're still able to find a rhythm, but everything's constantly changing, which poses a challenge to keep your rhythm and keep going for long distances. However, if you're riding on a single track, or any other trail, you will encounter some hills. These hills are helpful when you're training for the mountains and helps you get used to the quick land changes that the mountain have.<br />
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If you don't have a bike, they can get a little pricey if you buy new. I've found that there's always listings online, but make sure you're not buying a stolen bike. If you do want to go new, I'd suggest going to your local bike shop rather than a big box retailer. You'll pay a little extra, but you'll get to speak with someone who knows what they're talking about, you'll be getting a properly fit and quality bike, and bike shops usually offer free servicing as well.<br />
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Get on a bike and start getting ready for your trip to the mountains.</div>
The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-81586942882584578162013-07-17T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-17T09:13:09.309-04:00The Holiday Weekend We Couldn't Stick To A Plan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our plans kept changing, but we kept rolling with the punches and still had a great 4th of July Holiday. Like I said in my post a couple weeks ago, our plans changed from climbing to going to the beach with a trip to Tampa. While we were in Tampa our plans changed again, but I'll get to that a little later.<br />
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First off, I'm sorry for this late post, but I was sick last week, <i>yuck</i>, and didn't feel like doing much. But without further ado, here's the update of mine and Alison's 4th of July Weekend adventures.<br />
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We started off by going to Aiguille to pull some plastic and do some yoga. Like I said in a previous post, this was going to be my first time doing yoga and honestly, I was <i>nervous</i>.<br />
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I had a fantastic first yoga class. I was expecting to have some incense burning, hear someone hit a gong every so often, say namaste at the wrong time, and eventually have the instructor get mad at me because of how bad I was. Taylor, the Wednesday night yoga instructor, was awesome. She kept it fun, and was focused on making sure the class as a whole was able to participate in everything and get the most out of it. Towards the end of class, I was able to lie flat in corpse pose and be completely still, for what seemed to be eternity, and meditate. That time of stillness in meditation was one of the most relaxing and peaceful moments I've ever experienced.<br />
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If you've never tried yoga, you need to at least consider trying it once.<br />
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From there we went over to my parents beach condo at New Smyrna Beach to wake up early on the 4th to get some sweet sunrise slackline pictures. My brother, Adam, and I were set and ready to get some shots at one location, but the sky wasn't quite how I wanted it (the spot's a secret, but I'll show you the pictures once everything works out in our favor). We decided to go to a beach ramp and were still able to get some pretty cool shots, at least I think so.<br />
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I was stoked to see that a fun little swell had rolled through and had gotten a little glassy over night. The current ripped pretty hard, but that didn't stop me from catching a little nose ride or two on my new 9'1" noserider that my buddy shaped for me.<br />
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Later that night we grilled some burgers and hung out for a while. I know I said our plan was to lounge in our hammocks at the park where they had a firework display, but like the rest of the weekend, plans changed. Alison and I ended up walking across the street to the docks to watch the fireworks off in the distance. Once those were done, we went back to the condo and hung out on the balcony watching people shoot off fireworks from the beach.<br />
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I surfed some more the next day took and then we took off for Tampa around 3:00 pm and were planning on staying at this hip little hostel after the Rays game. However, we decided to find other arrangements and you can read my thoughts on the place<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/grams-place-tampa#hrid:YrPvr_XFEnP3PGAt03XZkg/src:self"> here</a>.<br />
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That downer didn't slow us down, we had a blast at the Rays game. The weather was a little rainy, but Tropicana Field is completely covered, so we stayed dry. We got in line and went to the box office to get some nosebleed seats right behind home plate. We picked a good game because the Rays slaughtered the White Sox and we got to see back-to-back home runs in the 2nd inning.<br />
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Saturday was a new day and with that new day we went to see some fishies. We'd never been to the Florida Aquarium before, but had heard great things. I was thoroughly impressed with all the exhibits and the information. For someone expecting to see some saltwater tanks and look at some sharks, this was a shocker. They had saltwater and freshwater exhibits along with other species as well. They also had different sections showing how everything is vital to Florida's ecosystems. If you ever go, you have to spend some time just watching the river otters play.<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-4523251620085670172013-07-16T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-16T10:13:06.530-04:00ENO's ProFly Rain Tarp: The Best Way To Stay Dry and Cool<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I started blogging for ENO, I was elated that I could get the opportunity to write to their customers. As a token of their appreciation, they sent me an awesome lime green ProFly Rain Tarp and stakes to go with it.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/PROFLY.html">ProFly</a> is an essential piece of equipment to any ultra-light hiker that's looking to shed some pack weight by hammock camping instead of tent camping. It's very compressible and weighs in at a mere 22 oz. making it a light, added luxury if you want to make sure you don't get wet.<br />
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Set up is real simple, just unpack your ProFly and spread it out to get an idea of where all the guylines are. I find it easiest to find the fully taped seam to help me find the two guylines that tie to the tree. Make sure you tie it low to your hammock to make sure you don't hang below the edges.<br />
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Next, start tying the stakes to the remaining four guylines and start staking them into the ground. I usually stake one end, then go to the end that's diagonal from me, to make sure everything is even. If you find that things are a little uneven, find the end of the ProFly that's uneven and pull it tight. Don't worry about potentially ripping this thing because it's thick and is made with rip-stop nylon.<br />
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Once you wake up from your sleep, pull up the stakes, untie everything and roll it up into its stuff sack. I thought getting this thing into its stuff sack was going to give me the biggest headaches, but it's actually pretty easy.<br />
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I think the only thing I'd change would be the stuff sack. Unlike my hammock and bug net, the stuff sack isn't attached to the ProFly. It'd be easier for me to know that it's attached rather than having to remember where in the world I put it.<br />
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Something to note is that it doesn't come with stakes, unless you buy a OneLink Sleep System. Most stakes will work, but the stakes that ENO sent me are super light (lighter, but just as durable as my tent stakes) and hold the ground really well.<br />
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Overall I give the ProFly two thumbs way up and five stars. Retailing at $79.95 makes this an affordable luxury for anyone looking to improve their hammock experience. I'd recommend the ProFly to anyone who already has a hammock and is looking for a way to stay out of the sun during the heat of the day or looking to stay in their hammock when the rain comes.</div>
The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-22044689878873433532013-07-15T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-15T05:00:07.390-04:00Oceans vs. Rivers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Over the past couple weeks we've compared rivers to lakes and lakes to oceans, so we're down to rivers and oceans. Two weeks ago we saw why lakes beat out oceans, but when it comes to oceans and rivers, I think oceans win. Here's why:<br />
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<li><b>More buoyancy:</b> If you're like me and float like a rock, you'd choose oceans every time. With the higher salinity, you float a lot easier compared to being in freshwater. If you just want to take some time to relax in the water, you'll pick oceans on this one.</li>
<li><b>Water sports:</b> In a river, it's real easy to kick back and relax, but you typically don't want to do a lot. Oceans allow you to have some fun doing some different water sports like, surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, etc. If you want to go and be a little more active, I'd pick oceans.</li>
<li><b>Local businesses: </b>When you're near an ocean that typically means you're near a beach. Beach towns are notorious for having a lot of history and a couple local hotspots. Hop on the internet and see what kind of local restaurants and shops people recommend.</li>
<li><b>Wildlife:</b> Oceans can offer some unique wildlife. Typically when you're around the ocean you're for sure to see different species of birds, fish, and mammals. There's been days before where I've seen bottle nose dolphin swimming around, followed by manatees migrating to warmer waters.</li>
<li><b>Variety:</b> In a river, you're typically held to only doing a couple things like floating, swimming, and maybe a rope swing. In the ocean you can do a multitude of things like fishing and water sports. You can also look into renting a boat, jet ski, kayak, and paddle board as well to explore a little further.</li>
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Utlimately oceans, river, and lakes all have their positives and negatives. It really comes down to what you want to do and where you're located. For instance, I pick oceans 90% of the time since I live and hour from the beach in Florida and surf. Someone from Colorado probably would have oceans last on their list. Find your favorite and get out there and have fun!</div>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-9625631418546235522013-07-03T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-07T21:14:50.638-04:00When Mother Nature ruins your plans, go on a road trip!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had this awesome post ready to go for today and now I can't even share it with you. <i>I guess that's what you get when Mother Nature has the final say</i>. Alison and I were supposed to go up to Rocktown in Lafayette, GA for a bouldering/camping trip with some friends, but those plans changed thanks to Mother Nature and the rain she's bringing.<br />
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If you know me, you know I can't just sit around when I have time off work.<br />
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<i>Note: It took us about 2 hours to make these plans yesterday.</i><br />
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Once I'm off work we're heading over to <a href="http://www.aiguille.com/">Aiguille</a> for yoga and some climbing tonight. It'll be my first time ever doing yoga so any advice or happy thoughts sent my way would be much appreciated...I'll let ya know how it goes. From there we're heading over to New Smyrna Beach to spend some time with my family and some friends.</div>
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Tomorrow I'm hoping the surf is good and if it isn't, it may be the perfect time to test my new <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/PROFLY.html">Pro Fly Rain Tarp</a> that <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/">Eagles Nest Outfitters</a> sent me. I've only set it up once in the backyard and it seems like it's going to perform really well, but there's only one way to find out. Later that night we're planning on watching the sky light up from the comfort of our <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLENEST.html">hammocks</a>.</div>
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We're also planning on heading down to Tampa to just hangout and catch the Rays game at Tropicana Field. But I'm really looking forward to staying at my first cool little hostel. I've wanted to stay at a nice looking one for a little while now and I think I've found it. I'll keep you posted on what we think.<br />
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<i>Stay tuned on <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinLFricke">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/justintheweekendwarrior">Instagram</a> for lots of updates this weekend</i></div>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-2898145105779971472013-07-02T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-18T22:27:23.670-04:00Flatland Training Part 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Note from the writer: This is part 3 of a 5-part series about how to stay active in the outdoors through flatland training--essentially, training for the mountains without actually being in the mountains.</i><br />
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When you're in the mountains you're typically going to have something on your back. Wether it's a boulder pad, a pack full of gear, or your kid, something's going to be adding some weight to your back. So my third suggestion for flatland training would be to start training with some weight on your back.<br />
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You could buy a lead vest, but that disperses the weight evenly across your upper body. You won't get the full effect of having to stand upright while having something on your back. It's also a perfect time for you to get your pack on your back and get re-accustomed to what it feels like.<br />
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I'd suggest training with the same backpack you'll be using when you're in the mountains. I'd also suggest walking with your pack on rather than running. When you walk, you'll be minimizing the impact on your joints which will help you prevent injuries down the road.<br />
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When I was younger and playing organized sports, my coaches always told me to "practice how you play." I think this holds true with this scenario as well because if you know what you're going to be carrying on your back, you''ll be accustomed to it before you get to the mountains and shouldn't have any preventable surprises. You can dial in your fit, pace, and just strap up and go when you get there.<br />
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So what should you put in your backpack while you're training? If you put rocks in there, you probably won't have to load up so many (depending on the sizes) and you can probably get outside faster. However, something that can make or break your adventure is how you load your pack. When you load rocks in your pack, they're going to sit at the bottom, which isn't where you want all your weight. You want the bulk of your weight at the center of your pack. When you use rock, you also don't get the practice in packing your pack either. I'd suggest using all your gear that you'll be bringing. This way you get to practice loading everything and you can experiment with placement.<br />
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If you're going to have a kid on your back, load em up in your child carrier and get them outside. If your kid's old enough to stand on their own, I've heard <a href="http://piggybackrider.com/">The Piggyback Back Rider</a> is a fantastic option for carrying your kid on your back. I don't have kids, so I don't have one, nor have I been able to test it out, but like I said, I've read some good reviews and blogs about it.<br />
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Grab your pack (or your kid), get outside and start training for your adventure.<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-81149332869763704222013-07-01T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-02T08:50:47.277-04:00Lakes vs. Oceans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last week we looked at why a river is a more optimal swimming choice than a lake. This week we're going to compare lakes and oceans. When most people think of summer, they think of fun in the sun, at the beach. Unfortunately, lakes sometimes don't get credit for being a great swimming destination because everyone wants to hit the beach during the summer.<br />
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This deep into summer, beach and condo rentals are typically booked solid until August/September when the kids go back to school. And don't even try to rent a place on the beach this weekend, beach rentals usually book a year in advance for the 4th of July weekend.<br />
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Now you're left with a decision, where should you go to spend the day?<br />
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Here's 5 reasons why going to the lake might be higher up on your list.<br />
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<li><b>There's plenty of trees to hang your hammock:</b> You need two anchor points to hang your <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLENEST.html">hammock</a>. When you're at the beach, you typically lack anchor points, unless you're near a busy pier. At a lake, there's typically plenty of trees for you to hang your hammock and kick back for a nice afternoon nap.</li>
<li><b>Water skiing, wake boarding, and tubing:</b> As long as the lake is big enough, it's a great place to take your boat or rent one for the day. I've always enjoyed wake boarding an tubing behaind a boat, but you also need calm water to get comfortably towed behind a boat. In the ocean, you're constantly dealing with swells and currents, making it difficult to have a fun time on water skis, a wake board, tube, or whatever you choose to get pulled around on.</li>
<li><b>Natural shade:</b> The sun's rays aren't anything to mess with and it's always nice to grab some shade. At the beach, you have to bring your own form of shade, whether it be: a pop-up tent, towel, umbrella, or even underneath your car. At a lake, nature provides you with it's own shade with the abundance of trees it has to offer.</li>
<li><b>Cheaper:</b> Going to a lake can be cheaper. If it's a public lake, there's typically no fees involved, it just costs you the gas in your car, food in your belly, and drinks to keep you from getting dehydrated. If you go to a beach where beach driving is allowed, you're going to pay a fee. Some places where you can't drive on the beach will have a parking lot available, but you have to pay to park with no re-entry.</li>
<li><b>Fresh water:</b> Alright, I do love the beach, but there's one thing I can't stand. That's when I go to put my shirt on after a long day and I have salt stuck to me from the dried up salt water. I don't know if this happens to go, but my shirt just sticks to me and is unbearably itchy (I have wussy skin, I know). When you go to the lake, you're swimming in fresh water and you walk away with your shirt on comfortable and no salt on you.</li>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-20745436604365785202013-06-28T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-18T22:27:45.994-04:00Flatland Training Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Note from the writer: This is part 2 of a 5-part series about how to stay active in the outdoors through flatland training--essentially, training for the mountains without actually being in the mountains.</i><br />
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Last week we looked at training on loose sand at the beach, this week we're going to incorporate some water. If you're going to be trekking in the mountains, but aren't able to train in the mountains, swimming would be a great way to prepare.<br />
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Swimming, like running on loose sand, is another low impact activity. You won't be damaging your joints from constant impact, but you'll still be able to build muscle and stamina. Not to mention that when you get bored with one stroke, you can learn a different stroke.<br />
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To me, swimming helps build my mental strength as well. If you're swimming in a deep pool, it's easy to let your mind start wandering and thinking that something bad might happen. Think about it, you start off in the shallow end where it's maybe 4 feet deep and then all of a sudden, it drops off to 12 feet, it can be a little menacing.<br />
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Something to concentrate on then is your breathing pattern. Successful swimmers have this down in their sleep. For instance, I've seen a lot of swimmer do four strokes and then as their arm is coming up, their head follows it up out of the water to catch some air. I don't know about you, but when I'm trekking through the mountains, I find myself panting when when I'm out of shape and not thinking about my breathing. Swimming helps with finding a good rhythm and staying in shape so you're not weezing like the kids at camp in the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110006/">Heavy Weights</a>.<br />
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In the summer time, it's a great way to beat the heat instead of running. It's a great way to stay in shape and stay cool at the same time. Give it a try and let me know what you think!<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-89644171663969218832013-06-26T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-26T05:00:09.929-04:00How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When most people go to the beach they're concerned about running into a shark. No one really pays attention to the little jellyfish lurking in the water. If you've ever been stung by one of these fellas you know it's not pleasant, and if you haven't been stung, congratulations. The stinging sensation is painful and lasts for quite a long time, so what do you do?<br />
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The old school method was to pee on the area of your body that was stung. This sometimes meant asking your friend to pee on you. Let's face it, that's just hilarious. For the person who got stung, it's gross and they smell like urine for a while. Not to mention having to walk around for the rest of their life knowing they've been peed on.<br />
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Does peeing on a jellyfish sting actually work? According to <a href="http://www.livescience.com/34012-pee-jellyfish-sting.html">Live Science</a>, it doesn't work. Since the pH of urine is so close to water, it can actually make the stinging sensation worse! The only time peeing on the jellyfish sting would actually work is when the stinging sensation is almost gone, then the warm liquid could possibly help soothe the stinging. Since water and urine are so close in pH, it'd just make more sense to pour warm water on it at that point.<br />
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According to an article written for the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/25/jellyfish-urine-vinegar-pee_n_908822.html">Huffington Post</a>, it's best to pour some vinegar on the area that was stung. Vinegar works best because it's so acidic that it actually deactivates the stinging cells. I can attest to this, a couple years ago I got stung 9 times in 7 days. There was an upwelling at New Smyrna Beach, FL and warm water set in place right after that upwelling bringing in tons of jellyfish. I got lit up by a jellyfish and almost peed on my stings when my parents suggested I check if the lifeguard had a better idea. Luckily, they had some vinegar on hand. I tried it for the first time and the stinging stopped in about 5 minutes. Now I always carry a bottle of vinegar with me when I go to the beach.<br />
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Sure the smell of vinegar is potent, but it's better than getting peed on and much better than having to endure that stinging sensation. Remember, when you're at the beach this summer, always bring a bottle of vinegar. And by all means, don't let someone pee on you.</div>
The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-48362199024952867082013-06-25T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-25T05:00:04.359-04:00Rivers vs. Lakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The start of summer means it's time to splash down and cool off. Where's the best place to go to take a nice dip to cool off and relax? You can read why a <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/blog/the-best-place-to-swim-lakes-vs-pools/">lake is a better swimming choice</a> than a pool on Eagles Nest Outfitters' (ENO) blog. But what about a river or the ocean?<br />
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Over the next 3 weeks I'll talk about 3 different scenarios and which swimming destination is the best. For this week here's 5 reasons why I'd pick a river over a lake to go swimming. Before I go any further, I'd like to put a disclaimer that when I'm talking about a river, I'm talking about the kind where there's no boats allowed. That just wouldn't be smart swimming in the middle of a river where boats are flying down the river as well.<br />
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<li><b>More relaxing:</b> What can be more relaxing that floating down a river in an inner tube? Exactly, I can't really think of anything else either. When it comes down to choosing between floating in place in a lake or floating down the river, sipping on a cold drink, I'm picking the river. And of course, there are lots of places to hang your <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLENEST.html">hammock</a>.</li>
<li><b>No boats:</b> Like I mentioned earlier, in these rivers there aren't any boats you have to worry about. No boats means less noise and less chance of getting hurt.</li>
<li><b>Go waterlining:</b> Waterlining is essentially the same as <a href="http://justintheweekendwarrior.blogspot.com/2013/06/top-5-reasons-you-should-slackline.html">slacklining</a>, but over water. Since a lake is bigger and wider than a river, you really can't go waterlining. As long as you find the narrow part of the river and a couple sturdy trees, you can set up a waterline and have hours of fun walking back and forth over the water, or realistically falling in a bunch.</li>
<li><b>Water is always flowing:</b> As I've already mentioned, a river can be nice to float down, but it also provides a peace of mind because it's constantly flowing. For instance, amoeba thrive in warm stagnant water that's above 80 degrees F. While amoeba is essential to the environment since it helps contain the algae growth, humans still have to be observant since it can at times be harmful to us if we get it inside our bodies.</li>
<li><b>More opportunities for adventure:</b> Some rivers can go on for miles upon miles. This leaves a lot of opportunity for explorations as you float or paddle down river in your canoe/kayak.</li>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-53795642751978991012013-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-21T05:00:09.656-04:00Do What You Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We've all heard the saying "Do what you love and the money will follow" (if that's you're first time hearing it, you're welcome). So what happens when that day comes, but the money actually gets in the way? What do you do? Would you say "yes" to the money and in turn hav a miserable time or would you turn down the money, the sweet gig, and keep living your life the way you want?<br />
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For those who don't know, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Lewis_(performer)">Andy Lewis</a> was faced with that question almost two years ago.<br />
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Andy was asked to perform on stage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show. He put together a simple routine and performed it flawlessly in what looked to be a dress, his failed attempt at being a Caesar-Socrates-slacker. This brought him and the sport of slacklining to the mainstream, 114 million people were watching.<br />
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Madonna even asked him to go on tour to perform with her, 105 shows in nine months with three months of rehearsal before the tour even began. Andy was offered $340,000 to go on tour and he turned it down. From the interview with Alison Osius in the December 2012 issue of <a href="http://www.rockandice.com/">Rock And Ice</a>, Andy said the three factors that led him to his decision were: he's very impatient, can't stand being told what to do, and hates being trapped inside all the time. And to top it all off, he doesn't even like traveling.<br />
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Turning down $340,000 seems like a stupid idea, when he only makes up to $10,000/year from competing in slackline competitions. But would he be happy?<br />
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Obviously he would've been doing what he loves, slacklining, but he would've been in a situation that he would've hated. Not to mention he went on to say that he'd have to deal with all that money. Who do you think would be making all the beer runs and end paying for all the "fun" for him and his friends?<br />
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Andy made a tough decision, turning down all that money, but it turned out to be the best decision for him. After all the publicity, he set a couple new record breaking high lines in the Moab Desert, re-started <a href="http://www.slacklinebrothers.com/">Slackline Brothers</a> with his girlfriend, and went to Brazil with his girlfriend and a couple of their buddies to shoot a new slackline movie.<br />
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Sure he turned down the big money up front, but he's still getting paid to do what he loves, and the money hasn't ruined his love of slacklining.<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-18590095979163084972013-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-19T05:00:03.460-04:00Flatland Training Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Note from the writer: This is part 1 of a 5-part series about how to stay active in the outdoors through flatland training--essentially, training for the mountains without actually being in the mountains.</i><br />
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Training is an essential aspect of any sport. You can't simply go outside and run a marathon without ever having trained for one in your life. Your body doesn't know how to react and you have to develop the mental toughness to take on that long of a run.<br />
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The same goes for any other sport like hiking, mountain biking, climbing, etc. you need to train "outside" your sport. However, if you live in Florida (like yours truly), but want to spend some time in the mountains, you're going to be in for a fitness shock. Something Florida and a lot of other states across the country aren't known for are having mountains. So how can you build up the strength and endurance to do some physical activities in the mountains if your state doesn't allow for you to train in the mountains?<br />
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You make up your own training regiment to fit that style.<br />
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Florida is know for its white sandy beaches. A great way to get some endurance training in is to run through the loose sand. This works out well because you're also building up your leg muscles, something you'll need for the steep uphill hikes you have to do in the mountains.<br />
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Of course, not all states have the beach, but I'm almost certain you can find some loose sand somewhere. Most lakes have a "beach" with loose sand. The distance may be short, but you can always run laps. There's always beach volleyball courts to run around as well. Some public parks have them and you can run some laps and then play a pick-up game of beach volley ball with some friends.<br />
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If you have chronic knee pain, this exercise is great because of the low impact. Rather than running on pavement, soft sand provides low impact for your knees and can help reduce the chances of getting shin splints down the road.<br />
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This is also a great training exercise for some barefoot running. Again, the low impact is going to prevent some stress to your feet compared to running on pavement. If you do go barefoot, like anywhere else, watch out for things like broken glass or shells, in this case.<br />
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Now, running in soft sand isn't going to be the easiest activity at first. You may want to warm up to it by running on grass first. Start slow, go short distances, and don't overdo it. The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself while you're training.</div>
The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-73563436750250824922013-06-14T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-14T05:00:04.642-04:00Top 5 Reasons You Should Slackline<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ever since the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gOcm5HmOTg">2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show</a>, the slackline community has started to gain more recognition. While walking on some sort of wire, rope, etc. has been going on for centuries, slacklining wasn't actually brought to the limelight until 1979 when two climbers, Adam Grosowsky and Jeff Ellington, who were going to school at The Evergreen State College, started walking around on loose chains and cables they found on campus. They quickly got the idea to string up 1" wide climbing webbing to walk on. This gave them more dynamic ability to jump and do tricks and walk with more than one person on the line. It was a great in-between class activity that started to attract crowds right away.<br />
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Since then, slacklining has progressed, with a lot of help coming from Andy "Sketchy Andy" Lewis. We now have 1"-2" wide webbing and different types of webbing. For instance: some webbing is great for only 1 person to walk on, another works best for more dynamic aerial tricks, and another works out well if you want to have more than 1 person on the line at a time. When you go to a climbing spot, you're almost destined to see some climbers on a slackline to keep them occupied on their rest day. Likewise, if you're in a surf town, you've got a really good shot at seeing some surf bums on a slackline on a flat day.<br />
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<li><b>It's a great balance trainer:</b> I don't care how great your balance is, the slackline's going to win every time for the first 30+ minutes. It's a whole new kind of balance that your body has to get accustomed to. Rather than putting your arms out horizontal, they're going vertical, and instead of going sideways (like surfing, skateboarding, etc.) you're walking straight, foot-over-foot. It feels weird at first, but stick with it and after a while it starts getting natural.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><b>There's always something new to learn: </b>In the beginning, you'll just be happy to balance on the line for 5 seconds. Over time you'll start getting better and you'll be able to start walking longer distances. Soon you'll start getting bored of just walking and you'll start shooting for tricks. This is where it starts to get tough. Some can be easy and quick to learn (at least that was my experience) like The Drop Knee, Vertical Leap, and Lemur Leap. However, there's going to be some tricks you get hung up on. For me it's The Double Drop Knee. I think I've been working this trick for about 6 months now and I can't tell you how many face plants I've done, but it's still fun.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><b>One of the most portable sports/hobbies:</b> Most sports require a certain setting, for instance: you need a surfboard and waves to go surfing, in rock climbing you need rocks, shoes, and other gear, and the list can go on. For slacklining, you typically only need two trees, but if you don't have 2 trees it's OK. Here's <a href="http://www.gibbonslacklines.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=388&Itemid=272">why</a>.</li>
<li><b>Clears your mind:</b> When you're on a slackline you have to be completely focused. Clearing everything out of your mind, focusing on one fixed point, and identifying the small adjustments you have to make to keep your balance.</li>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-42553678678048254402013-06-10T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-10T05:00:04.844-04:00Should an Outdoorsman Grow a Beard?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This year is turning out to be "The Year of The Beard." While I wish I could grow a beard like Drew Holcomb or one like the boys from Duck Dynasty, I'm not sure that I would. It's not because I think girls like a clean shaven man, personally my girlfriend wishes I would grow one. For me, it comes down to functionality.<div>
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Memorial Day has come and gone, marking the beginning of summer. This means the outdoors thermostat is getting turned up and it's about to be hot and muggy outside. I'm one of the few who enjoy the hot and humid weather, but when a beard's on my face, a bushy one at that, it starts to become unbearable. Some guys can put up with the itchy scratchiness, but lets face it, during the dead of summer, it's tough for any man to have a beard.</div>
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While we're on the topic of summer, it's the perfect time for vacations. The wildlife is teeming, the kids are out of school, and everyone wants to go on vacation. In order to fund that vacation, one needs to have a job. Most employers aren't a big fan of the beard. If your boss is cool and allows you to have a beard, it typically has to be trimmed and "well kept." If you've ever had any hopes of having a full, thick beard, they've pretty much been dashed right there.</div>
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Now, if you have a job, and your employer's cool enough to let you have a full, thick beard, you're going to want to show it off at the crag, on the trail, or in another country on surf trips. That's when your next problem comes into play. Why do you thinks your dog gets ticks and you seem to come out clean? It's because man's best friend is typically a lot hairier than you and it's easier for a tick to find a home and go undetected. When you have a lot of thick hair on your face, a tick is more likely to jump on and take hold of your face. The danger is, you typically won't feel a tick bite and it could be carrying <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/">Lyme Disease</a> or another disease, and you don't want that.</div>
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I understand beards look cool, manly, and are the new "hip" thing, but are they really that functional for an outdoorsman? If you enjoy spending your time in the city, then a beard would work out well for you. However, if you enjoy spending your time out in the woods after work and on the weekends, then unfortunately a beard may not be the best idea for you.</div>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-91798648267600890332013-06-07T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-07T05:00:00.644-04:00Digital vs. Vinyl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Record players and vinyl records have started to emerge again, thanks to the presence of hipsters. Not many folks have them, but they were actually a hot commodity back in the day. I own a record player, have started my own record collection, and personally think vinyl is better than digital.<br />
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There are definitely times when digital trumps vinyl. But lets take a look at 6 reasons why I think vinyl blows digital out of the water day of the week.<br />
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<li><b>Vinyl can be cheaper: </b>If you know what to look for, you can actually find some good deals. A lot of people don't realize that some vinyl is actually worth something and just want to get rid of their or their parent's old record collection. A local antique shop, flea market, or Craigslist are great places to start looking. Sometimes you can even work a deal and get a lower price.</li>
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<li><b>The Sound and Feel is Unbeatable:</b> When you truly love the old school music feel, you know what I mean. When you listen to a record, it feels like you go back in time and relive what's going on at that point in history.</li>
<li><b>Record Players Look Awesome:</b> Most big box retailers will sell record players and they're great because you know you're getting a working machine. Not to mention that some even come with all the bells and whistles like an AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Cassette Deck, Audio Port, etc. However, if you have some room in your house and know someone that does top notch restorations, you can find some pretty cool vintage record players on the internet. They can range from small end tables to big cabinets. Again, an antique shop, flea market, or Craigslist would be great starting points.</li>
<li><b>There's so Much History:</b> When you buy an original issue of an album, you're not only getting the album, you're also getting the history. If you get an album from, say the 1970's, you're holding 40+ years of history in your hands. That album has seen one other owner or numerous other owners. If it's in rough condition, there's always the mystery of how it got that way. If it's in great condition, it makes you appreciate the previous owner(s) and the love that was given to that record to keep it so nice and pristine over all these years.</li>
<li><b>The Search:</b> In order to find some of the original albums, you actually have to go on a record hunt. It can take days, weeks, months, and if it's extremely rare it can even take years to find that album that you've been looking for.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-5179461117362616652013-06-06T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-06T05:51:27.944-04:00Camping and Day Trips at Foster Falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tucked away in the Southeast corner of Tennessee, about 40 minutes Northwest of Chattanooga, you'll find Foster Falls in the little town of Sequatchie. Foster Falls makes for a great day trip or weekend camping trip if you're not into climbing (more on that in a later post). It's dog friendly, which means you don't have to bring a dog or own a dog for that matter, you can just play with other peoples dogs, which is what my friends and I do.<br />
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A short walk down the trail from either the parking lot or campsite, you'll come across the 60 foot cascading waterfall, that is Foster Falls. With plenty of trees around, you can easily find a cool shaded area to string up your <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLENEST.html">hammock</a>. You'll thank yourself by bringing a <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/BN001.html">bug net</a> and some bug spray as well since it can get a little buggy, especially the warmer it gets.<br />
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Hang in your hammock with some friends in the morning and go take a refreshing dip in the cool mountain water in the afternoon after it warm up a bit. If you ever wanted to feel like <a href="http://www.prana.com/chris-sharma-anthology.html">Chris Sharma</a>, take your shot at the little <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_climbing_terms">Deep Water Solo</a> (DWS) that Foster Falls has to offer. It's by no means a big (DWS), but still something fun to do, keep you entertained for hours, and can provide some really good photo opportunities. Either go rock hopping or swim to the right of the falls. Start where the rock face meets land to start the easy traverse until you're behind the falls where you'll then start making your vertical ascent. When you run out of holds, go for a big dyno, hold your breathe, and get ready to plunge into the water.<br />
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Once you're done swimming and climbing, take the long trail back. It's more scenic, but takes about twice as long. You also have a better shot at seeing some of the teeming wildlife such as: birds, frogs, butterflies. But watch your step, you don't want to accidentally step on a snake that's resting on the other side of the rock you're stepping over. All you have to do is be aware and you'll see some great wildlife.<br />
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The longer trail also takes you by the sport climbing areas, so feel free to hangout with the climbers while you're on your way back to the main trail. You get to pass by two scenic overlooks, so you can get an aerial view of Foster Falls from two different sides. You'll also cross over and go in the river, if you want, that eventually turns into Foster Falls.<br />
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Whether it's a day trip or a camping trip, you're bound to have some fun at Foster Falls.<br />
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Happy Exploring!<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-53470103968361526802013-06-01T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-01T05:00:07.803-04:00New Beginnings in a Sunrise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I took the picture below one early Saturday morning from the balcony at my parents beach condo in New Smyrna Beach, FL. I love it, not just for its beauty, but for what it represents. The sunrise, to me, represents the start of something new.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>You're given 86,400 seconds every day, no more, no less. You get to choose what you do with them.<br />
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You can choose to be average<br />
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You can choose to waste your day away<br />
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You can choose to stay inside your comfort zone<br />
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The list goes on, but one thing stays the same...You only get 86,400 secons each day, how will you use them?<br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0255 Minorca Beach Way, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, USA29.063315 -80.9087529999999928.9522445 -81.070114499999988 29.1743855 -80.747391499999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-38673464997182950862013-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:002013-05-31T05:00:06.817-04:00Maximizing Your Day Trips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last week I posted a blog about how the girlfriend and I took a day trip up to Charleston, SC to see one of our favorite bands, <a href="http://drewholcomb.com/" style="color: #154a7f; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors</a> open for <a href="http://needtobreathe.net/" style="color: #154a7f; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">NEEDTOBREATHE</a>. That got me thinking about what made our trip so much fun.<br />
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Make sure you know when you’re going to arrive, and when you need to go home, but leave out the specifics. Not feeling tied to a strict plan will enable you to have more enjoyable explorations.</div>
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2) <strong>Don’t be afraid to be a tourist</strong>:</h4>
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Go on that boat tour, bus ride, brew cruise – you can, you’re not from there! You may not think it’s super cool to be a tourist, but you’ll be able to learn much more about the city and its history in a short span of time by going on an organized trip designed for sightseers.</div>
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3) <strong>Use your eyes and not your Google search</strong>:</h4>
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When it comes to finding food, explore a little to see what looks good in person, and not on the internet. If there’s a big group of people outside a restaurant, chances are it’s going to be a good one – even if it isn't on the first page of your <a href="https://www.google.com/#output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=great+places+to+eat+in+asheville&oq=great+places+to+ea&gs_l=hp.3.0.0l4.1133.4047.0.5006.18.11.0.7.7.0.115.797.10j1.11.0...0.0...1c.1.15.psy-ab.nEY3mvSJKAU&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47244034,d.dmg&fp=24ac716c4fda5407&biw=1688&bih=915" style="color: #154a7f; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Google search</a> for "places to eat in ____." This is a great way to keep an eye out for smaller and more local places that don’t have the marketing budget of the big guns.</div>
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Not only will this more than likely be delicious, it’s a fun way of "collecting" things from your trips. You can start a beer or wine diary, learn facts about different brewing/fermenting processes, and probably meet some jolly natives while you’re at it.</div>
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5) <strong>Bring your <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/product/DOUBLENEST.html" style="color: #154a7f; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">hammock</a></strong>:</h4>
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You never know when you may get the <a href="http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/PHOTO.html" style="color: #154a7f; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">photo contest</a> winning shot! Plus new cities = new views = new memories to capture!</div>
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It’s wise to have a generic plan, but don’t sweat the little stuff when you’re going to a new place. It’s always fun to explore and find new things, plus when you discover something yourself, you get to make the claim back home that you “found” it.</div>
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Happy Road Tripping!</div>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-52626668782036134862013-05-23T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-23T08:50:15.437-04:00A Day Trip to Charleston, SC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A couple weekends ago, the girlfriend and I took a day trip up to Charleston, SC (that's right, I said day trip) to see one of our favorite bands, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors open for NEEDTOBREATHE. The show was phenomenal and the trip was amazing. If you're ever in the Charleston area or planning a road trip on a budget, I highly suggest planning, but not over planning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal;">It's always a good idea to know what your plan is for food and sleeping, but aside from that I found out nothing really matters. To save some money we decided to car camp and we brought snacks, sandwich fixins, and breakfast. We knew we wanted to see the city, but didn't know how and we knew we wanted to eat at a "local" place, but we didn't know where.</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal;">Before we left I asked a few people for eating suggestions and got some ideas about things to do, but didn't make things happen until that day. We got to Charleston around 1:30pm, pulled into a Walmart parking lot and started browsing the interweb on our phones trying to find stuff to do. We ended up going on the Charleston Harbor Tour and had a great time. Tickets weren't overly expensive ($20 each I think) and we got to take a boat ride, see Charleston from the river and learn about the history. While the captain did a great job sharing and explaining the history, I feel like 90 minutes was only enough time to give us a snippit of all the history in Charleston.</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After the tour was over we were pretty hungry (that's an understatement) and saw a pretty cool, local looking place on the way to the boat. We stopped at <a href="http://tattooedmoose.com/">The Tattooed Moose</a> literally because of the name and logo. We did some quick research on our phones and found that people seemed to like it so we gave it a shot. It's an awesome local bar/restaurant with a ton of beer selections and they carried <a href="http://westbrookbrewing.com/">Westbrook Brewing Co.</a> IPA (I love IPA's), which is brewed locally in Mount Pleasant, SC. The Thick Cut BBQ Brisket was moist and tender and the side of Duck Fat Fries (don't judge) was the perfect combination. I think the most interesting thing that came with it was their sweet spicy green tomato pickles. I'm not a big fan of tomato's, but this thing was awesome with so many different flavors and spices wrapped into one delicious food item. You just need to go there and try it one day to understand what I'm talking about.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally it was time for the show. I was most excited to see <a href="http://drewholcomb.com/">Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors</a>. I've been a huge fan of his since 2007 when I first saw him at one of Young Life's summer camp's, Windy Gap. This is back when he didn't have any neighbors, he was a solo act, and his wife Ellie was still teaching kindergarten. I was happy to hear a lot of their new stuff off their <i>Good Light</i> album along with Drew's witty humor. For instance, he told everyone that he and Ellie brought their 6 month old daughter on this tour, she got to see 30 different states and Canada, too bad she won't remember any of it. They ended their set with Fire and Dynamite off their <i>Chasing Someday</i> album and left the stage with a well deserved standing ovation.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By the time the show let out, it was just after 11:00pm. We already had a long day, but decided to get a head start on the driving. We drove a couple hours until we came to a rest stop in Georgia where we pulled over and caught a few Z's before waking up to get back on the road at 7:30am the next morning. </span></div>
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-55747699940730424912013-05-21T07:30:00.000-04:002013-05-21T07:30:03.528-04:00Chaco…A 3-Part Review…Part III…Zong<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally, last, but not least…the Zong by <a href="http://www.chacos.com/US/en">Chaco</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The <a href="http://www.chacos.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/15732M/0/Mens/Zong?dimensions=0">Zong</a> is very lightweight and easy to slip on and off. The missing heel strap gives it a very loose and relaxed look and feel. Don't get me wrong, you can still tighten them down to give you that perfect fit. Let's face it, some days you don't want to Chac Up, look nice, and hit the town or trail. Some days it's a "long hair, don't care"kind of day. When you want comfort, but are in that chill mood, slide these on and relax. They're the perfect sandal for walking around town, going to the store, or the beach.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I personally prefer the added security of the toe strap since it's lacking the heel strap. Chaco's got you covered with the <a href="http://www.chacos.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/27862M/0/Mens/Mrap-EcoTread?dimensions=0">Mrap</a> if you're not a fan of the toe strap like I am.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRmZp07K6VMNay9axDIGu7lRblaRVyQ2JHDueApu2KvFeF8NrAtz17CEk0lTVm9dHmwOAleBSVKW0UB8kLwX84EDyyoUBtg2EwLN-QWQIbYY4bcHDFtKx3TAFe_wzU3ejfsaK3qIXZaPW/s1600/130423_ChacoBlog2-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chaco Zong sandal in blue" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRmZp07K6VMNay9axDIGu7lRblaRVyQ2JHDueApu2KvFeF8NrAtz17CEk0lTVm9dHmwOAleBSVKW0UB8kLwX84EDyyoUBtg2EwLN-QWQIbYY4bcHDFtKx3TAFe_wzU3ejfsaK3qIXZaPW/s320/130423_ChacoBlog2-007.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They provide great arch support and are very comfortable. I personally wear mine the most when I'm going to the beach or am in a quick rush to get somewhere and don't have time to Chac Up.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chaco is always coming out with different webbing color options, so check their site often to see what they've come up with next.</span><br />
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The Weekend Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147218068279152622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194385402733994776.post-1404706738064937692013-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-30T22:19:48.412-04:00A Weekend on the Florida Trail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bryan and I had a great time backpacking the Northeast Section of the <a href="http://www.floridatrail.org/">FloridaTrail</a> from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recreation/recarea/?recid=40371">Clearwater Lake</a> to <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recarea/?recid=34064">Juniper Springs</a>. We made some good decisions,
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around 7:30pm Friday night. We hiked through an amazing pine forest with
palmettos and cacti. To my surprise, the trail was marked very well, went right
past residential land, and was pretty wide. After hiking for a couple hours we
set up camp, ate dinner, bear bagged our food, and hunkered down for the rainy
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got our first good glimpse of the amazing wilderness we were in and hiked through the night before. We packed up and
hit the trail just before 7:30am. We continued through the pine forest and
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came across the blue blazes leading us to <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=37197&actid=29">Alexander Springs</a>. We received a warm
welcome from the staff and began refilling our <a href="http://nalgene.com/">Nalgene’s</a>, ate our lunch, and
checked ourselves for ticks and new forming blisters. After about 45 minutes we
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changing surroundings. We’d be in a wet jungle type area and then it’d switch
to pine forest which would switch to the woods and would then become sandy pine
scrub and would repeat itself in no particular order. The trail would at times
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It started getting really hot…go figure…evidently I
wasn’t drinking enough water and started to zone out…I was the point person.
All of a sudden I heard my buddy Bryan yell at me from behind. He asked me if I
saw what I just stepped over; I looked down and saw a baby Pygmy Rattlesnake
about 7 feet behind me. Needless to say, I became a lot more aware.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81Crp68VVlVfM3glUoxzEe0Rp_eK1D4zLYBpEUURYE5zXCFj9F_df8Xgy4CkJiNX0oM9bOPxNk_iBEbX4N55lXhewdiYEXNRHS8HaMrZAu4NGDvQpPFAkwArTSLN-AL0LASCT8pjdqmtx/s1600/pigmyrattler_FT-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pygmy Rattlesnake on the Florida Trail " border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81Crp68VVlVfM3glUoxzEe0Rp_eK1D4zLYBpEUURYE5zXCFj9F_df8Xgy4CkJiNX0oM9bOPxNk_iBEbX4N55lXhewdiYEXNRHS8HaMrZAu4NGDvQpPFAkwArTSLN-AL0LASCT8pjdqmtx/s320/pigmyrattler_FT-2.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby Pygmy Rattlesnake coiled up ready to strike</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">By 2:00pm our feet were killing us from the lack of
support Chaco’s gave compared to typical hiking shoes/boots. We were also
starting to run low on water, so we were keeping our eyes peeled for water
sources. We took a break around 3:30pm and finished off the water we had,
thinking it’d be easy to find a water source…water sources were clearly marked
on the map and guidebook.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our plan was to re-fill our Nalgene’s along the
trail, but weren’t able to find any water sources. We were also planning on
only hiking about 15 miles on Saturday and setting up camp along the trail in
Farles Prairie about 10 miles from Juniper Springs, pick-up point on Sunday. By
the time we got to <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recarea/?recid=40198">Farles Prairie</a> it was about 4:00pm, had limited shade, was
dry as a bone, and we were out of water. We decided to dig deep, push hard, and
grind out the remaining 10 miles to Juniper Springs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhpouvcyXuUwztB17SpcRHJSnzPibBYkrkkW4DGZk5zWyAA4BJXtQGG9JyMJcfZ5N0-l3pYNLMjeOiiRw3-DVOU_5NySxDz9XBXYPV2sGQlzUIr8fHzoaJ90BxZZrqdVAjWm4crBEWXlX/s1600/ChacoBridge_FT-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Walking over a bridge in Chaco's on the Florida Trail" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhpouvcyXuUwztB17SpcRHJSnzPibBYkrkkW4DGZk5zWyAA4BJXtQGG9JyMJcfZ5N0-l3pYNLMjeOiiRw3-DVOU_5NySxDz9XBXYPV2sGQlzUIr8fHzoaJ90BxZZrqdVAjWm4crBEWXlX/s320/ChacoBridge_FT-2.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just one of the few bridges we came across with non-drinkable water underneath</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">By the time 6:00pm rolled around we were dehydrated,
tired, and still about 5 miles from Juniper Springs. I took the point position
again and almost stepped on another baby Pygmy Rattlesnake. We took a break for
a couple minutes and it slithered on its way into the woods. We kept hiking and
finally broke out of the woods onto S.R. 44 around 7:00pm. We had another 2
miles to go, which we could hike in the woods at a slower pace, with less and
less light, or hike west along S.R. 44 to Juniper Springs Campground. We chose
to stay along S.R. 44 and it took us about 30 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Once we got there, we had another warm welcome by
the staff who invited us into the office to get some water and rest for a bit.
We paid to stay the night…well worth it…and waddled our way over to our
campsite, refilled our water, set up camp, and passed out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sunday</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We woke up the next morning around 6:30am and could barely walk. Our legs were shot and we each had some pulled tendons in our feet. When we went to get more water some other campers asked why were waddling...it was that bad. My calves were screaming and Bryan had some cuts on his feet. Our ride picked us up just after 8:00am and we were on our way home.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">It was an adventure to say the least. I’d
definitely do that section again, but I’d change a couple things. I wouldn’t
have gone so fast (we hiked 25 miles in one day), I’d wear hiking shoes, and
bring a lot more water (we each carried about 1.5 liters when filled) due to
the dryness. Overall we still had fun, are still friends, and are already
talking about our next backpacking trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Learn from us and if you’re interested in doing that
section and have questions, leave a comment and I’ll get back to you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Hiking!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My buddy and I section hiked the Northeast section of the
<a href="http://floridatrail.org/">Florida Trail</a>, from Clearwater Lake to Juniper Springs, in the Ocala National
Forest this past weekend. Since the Florida Trail is a trail like no other, I
thought I’d share with you the things we took and some things we learned along
the way.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE63DNUNwNR7IQF-LEwnxSdYm-BzLBG1JZ7k2VgBWrgDPtT9AaUm7eqcIX4xQKzpyRitEOhnVi7eyf-aTAegGh9l09lhr9PfjR298CQ0KbRTkDI9SRv49poIceUrv5Jy6Xo2agPoLHtC6/s1600/IMGP0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="National Scenic Trail: Florida Trail Trailhead Marker" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE63DNUNwNR7IQF-LEwnxSdYm-BzLBG1JZ7k2VgBWrgDPtT9AaUm7eqcIX4xQKzpyRitEOhnVi7eyf-aTAegGh9l09lhr9PfjR298CQ0KbRTkDI9SRv49poIceUrv5Jy6Xo2agPoLHtC6/s320/IMGP0172.JPG" title="" width="320" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">Backpack and Water</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You’ll of course need a backpack to carry all of your
stuff. I prefer a backpack with an H2O reservoir built in and side pouches for
a <a href="http://nalgene.com/">Nalgene</a>. You’ll need to carry plenty of water with you since Florida can
get extremely hot and water filling stations can be few and far between…we
found this out the hard way.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sleeping pad, <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">but if you don’t mind
spraying on some bug spray and dealing with the bugs, a fly and foot print
would work. A hammock with a bug net and tarp is always a viable option as
well, but sometimes the trees can be spread out too far.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.chacos.com/US/en"><span style="color: #113770; text-decoration: none;">Chaco’s </span></a><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">tend to be my everyday footwear of
choice. They give great foot support and I prefer sandals over shoes. However,
we found out the hard way that they’re not ideal for long-distance hikes.
Hiking shoes/boots would be best because of the extra support you get and the
protection they provide.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Always carry rain gear with you because storms can form in
an instant. You can usually get by with shorts and a t-shirt, but make sure
they’re anti-microbial and sweat wicking, of course. The winters can be mild
and chilly so some long pants and a base layer is helpful as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">Navigation</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When you’re hiking the Florida Trail, make sure to buy the
map for the section you’ll be hiking and the data book. Both are essential to
keep you from getting lost and they do a great job of showing you where
campsites, water, and civilization can be found. A compass is always a great
idea to bring as well, along with a safety whistle, in case you get lost. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bring some duct tape. Sounds odd, but seriously, have you
seen what duct tape can do? It can help you in almost any situation. You don’t
need an entire roll, just wrap some of it around your trekking pole a couple
times and you should be fine. I also bring a needle and thread to help with
blisters.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here’s a list of obvious things to bring that really don’t
need any explanation:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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dress appropriately, know what permits you need and precautions to take, like
the dates for hunting season. Finally, make sure you tell people when you’re
going, where you’ll be going, how long you’ll be gone, and when you’ll be
checking in.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As promised a while ago, here are some of my thoughts about
the Z1’s by Chaco. These sandals are at the top of my footwear list for a few
reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>They have a heel strap</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They lock your feet in tight with very little slippage. They
work great for light trail hikes as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>They don’t have a toe strap</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like to have a full range of motion for all of my toes.
When I’m going to be on my feet for a long time, these are my preference for
the security and free range of motion for all my toes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>They’re light</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Unlike the Z2’s, the sole is slimmer, so they won’t weight
you down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The one disadvantage to these bad boys is the lack of a toe
strap. Now, I know I said earlier that to me it’s an advantage. However, if
you’re looking to go on some steeper and tougher terrain, these won’t be the
best. The toe strap does help give more added security and reduces the risk of
slipping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I wore them to UCF’s Spirit Splash one year and
they helped out a bunch. I got to protect my feet and keep my sandals on at the
same time…not to mention they got a much needed cleaning.</span></div>
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Monday and it got me thinking about the impact us humans have on the earth.
We’ve modernized the world and made things a lot more comfortable and more
efficient for us, so that got me thinking about the effect that we’ve had on
the planet. It’s no secret that we pollute the world every day, but to offset
that balance, I wanted to share with you 5 simple ways we can help conserve the
planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use less
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Think of how many
bottles you go through in a day, whether it’s soda bottles, milk bottles, water
bottles, etc. They all add up. Rather than grabbing a plastic bottle while
you’re at work or running errands, try to carry your own water bottle or glass.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water’s something we
need every day, yet we take it for granted. We’re blessed enough to not have to
walk to a watering hole to get our water every day. Here’s a few ways to help
conserve water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and don’t think about it</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you really want to
take it to the next step, take showers like me granddad said they back in the
day when he was in the Navy. You’ll definitely save water and time with this
method.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This method may be a
little more time consuming, but think of all the time you saved in number 2.
Not to mention, you’re cutting down on the amount of exhaust entering the air
every day, saving yourself some money on gas, and cutting down the need for
oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cut down
on energy consumption<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our lives are
constantly in fast-forward that it seems like we always forget the littlest
things. It’s as simple as turning off the light when you’re leaving the room.
If you like to fall asleep with the TV on, put a sleep timer on it. You can
also unplug electronics and cables that aren’t being used at the time. If you
do these things, you may even see your electric bill get cheaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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involved<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
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It can be as simple as writing your Senator, State Representative, City Mayor,
etc. about changes you’d like to see <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">and give some solutions. </b>Join a volunteer group that’s centered
on environmentalism. You can even donate to environmental groups that you
support.</span><!--EndFragment-->
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