What's the hurry?

Article Abstract:

Fastpacking allows backpackers to cover up to 20 miles per day by carrying less weight and hiking in running shoes. One man describes his experiences fastpacking on the Gore Range Trail in Colorado. Although he enjoyed the light pack, he missed the slower pace of traditional backpacking.

Personal narratives, Description and travel, Backpacking, Gore Range

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The battle of the bug

Article Abstract:

Ben's 100, which contains 100% DEET, proved the most effective bug repellent in a test of 10 different products. However, some of the natural products also performed well such as All Terrain and Green Ban Double Strength. Avon's Skin-So-Soft was not very effective.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Insect baits and repellents, Insect repellents, All Terrain (Insect repellent), Ben's 100 (Insect repellent), Deep Woods Off! (Insect repellent), DEET Plus (Insect repellent), Green Ban Double Strength (Insect repellent), Naturapel (Insect repellent), Skedaddle (Insect repellent), Skin-So-Soft (Insect repellent), Stick-Its (Insect repellent), Treo (Insect repellent)

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Close it down! If you truly love wilderness, sometimes it's the right thing to do

Article Abstract:

Areas such as Indian Peaks Wilderness, CO, have been trampled by hikers, and the Forest Service should close it for the decade it needs to recover. Many hikers took surprising offense to such a proposal, even though they had other nature areas nearby.

Protection and preservation, Wilderness areas

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