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CAIRN talk (Forums)
Hiking Greenland
Water Purification Techniques
Long Distance Trekking Nutrition
CAIRN talk (Forums)
per user request: CAIRN has launched CAIRN talk, its a nifty difty (who says that?) integrated Forums with User Blogs, so now we can talk amongst ourselves about our passions, (does that sound awkward?) Registration is Free, and you can write your own gear reviews, talk about anything at the trail head, and even post your own Trail Jounals/Trip Reports, and or Blogs all in one nifty difty (there it is again...what is that) spot http://drafternoon.com/talk/
Hiking Greenland
Greenland hiking is wild, awe-inspiring and exhilirating. This beautiful, pristine and remote place will enrich your soul forever!
Water Purification Techniques
Mountain streams may look pristine and pure. Unfortunately from a biological standpoint they may not be. Years ago the rule of thumb was if the water source was suspect, treat it by boiling or adding chlorine or iodine. Now the general consensus seems to be that all water sources should be treated or purified. Have the streams and rivers we encounter in the mountains become more infected with biological contaminants? I'm not sure any one knows the answer, but people's awareness of the potential problems has certainly increased. Here is My Stance on Water Purification techniques
Long Distance Trekking Nutrition
The hikers burn 3,076 to 6,137 calories a day hiking anywhere from 9.5 miles to 16 miles a day thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Getting enough food while on the trail is a priority, which is why many people obsess about it I asked around from a few of my hiking buddies, and even talked with Doctors and Nutritionists as to what would be the Epic Hiking Trail food for any thru-hikeHere is what i found out :