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Three Failed Hikes: what I wore, what I learned

3 "Failed" Hikes: The Joy is in the Journey

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Three hikes. Three failed summits. One important lesson. From Quandary Peak to Sky Pond, Mike shares the unexpected moments that made these outdoor adventures unforgettable. Along the way: frozen waterfalls,...

3 "Failed" Hikes: The Joy is in the Journey

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Three hikes. Three failed summits. One important lesson. From Quandary Peak to Sky Pond, Mike shares the unexpected moments that made these outdoor adventures unforgettable. Along the way: frozen waterfalls,...

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure by Joe Brown

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure 2023 ...

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Voice outside the tent at 11:07 pm Thu night: Hello. Hello. Anyone in there? (am I dreaming of Pink Floyd?)Ā  Us inside the tent: Yes (hesitantly, but thinking who the...

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure 2023 ...

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Voice outside the tent at 11:07 pm Thu night: Hello. Hello. Anyone in there? (am I dreaming of Pink Floyd?)Ā  Us inside the tent: Yes (hesitantly, but thinking who the...

Near Zero

Near Zero

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I decided to do a test. Test setup and givens: As a reminder, I am located near Denver (5280 ft elevation). I used the same fuel (Jetboil), same aluminum canister/pot...

Near Zero

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I decided to do a test. Test setup and givens: As a reminder, I am located near Denver (5280 ft elevation). I used the same fuel (Jetboil), same aluminum canister/pot...