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No need for the rain to go away

by Dave Pidgeon on March 1, 2010

Tips on how to pick the right sort of rain gear for your next hike.

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My name is mud

by davepidgeon on September 10, 2009

I shake my head in disappointment. AccuWeather says rain for this weekend. Again. Another hiking trip under concrete gray clouds spilling out daylong precipitation like we’re in the tropics. There’s been so many of these rainy trips for adventure seekers in the northeast, I’m starting to think the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Adirondack Mountain Club, [...]

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Rain gear for Costa Rica

by davepidgeon on March 31, 2009

Just checked the weather in Costa Rica, and it’s downright August-like. High temps in the 90s and chances of thunderstorms every day, and that got me to thinking about the rain gear we’re taking with us. I’m banking on Eastern Mountain Sports’ System III waterproof shells to keep us dry while in the jungle on [...]

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Breezy boots and new sandals

by davepidgeon on March 26, 2009

Jungles, rivers and beaches don’t accept casual footwear well. In Costa Rica, I’m not bringing sneakers or dress shoes, so if there’s a formal dinner planned during our honeymoon, I hope they like Keens. Vasque Breeze   Where rigid and sturdy expedition boots meet the featherweight comfort of trail shoes is where you find the [...]

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