Category Archives: Hiking

Dirty Girl Gaiters

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

All quotes are from https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ I finally gave in to peer pressure and purchased a pair of Dirty Girl Gaiters to wear when I’m hiking. For the unknowing, Dirty Girl Gaiters are lightweight gaiters that fit from just above your … Continue reading →

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I bought new shoes….

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Since my very first hike I have worn Merrill Moab Ventilators.  They are great shoes – easy to find, affordable, comfortable, and have served me well for many trips.  I typically buy a new pair every year because water crossings … Continue reading →

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Fundraising: Basic First Aid Kits for Sale!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

The price is $20 each and the proceeds are for my fundraising and go to the Alabama Trailblaze Challenge for Make-A-Wish. To donate (without purchasing a First Aid Kit) or learn more, click on the following link: http://www.alabamatrailblaze.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1176876&lis=1&kntae1176876=59E5057A8CCD4137846ED77B37AA61A2&supId=442543020 They weigh … Continue reading →

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Do you need a basic First Aid Kit?

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

To raise money for the Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, I will be selling travel/backpacking basic First Aid Kits. It’s all of those little things you wish you had with you at some point. Throw it in your purse, your car, and/or … Continue reading →

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15.2 miles: Trails 210, 223, and 208 Loop hike in the Sipsey Wilderness

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

As you may know, I’m participating in the 2018 Trailblaze Challenge for the Alabama Make-A-Wish Foundation. You may read more about it HERE (https://jnunniv.blog/2017/11/04/help-me-help-others-2018-trailblaze-challenge/). Not only am I raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the physical  challenge is hiking 26.3 … Continue reading →

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SPOT Gen 3 Satellite Messenger review

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

Where I spend most of my time hiking is outside of cell phone service and I wanted a way to allow some communication with my wife and family. I have been debating for some time what type of device to … Continue reading →

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Help me help others (2018 Trailblaze Challenge)

Posted on November 4, 2017 by

Do you enjoy reading my blog? Do you ever wonder how you can help people like me that do this for enjoyment of helping others? I have a way you can help me help others.  I am raising money for … Continue reading →

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