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Trail Designs Gatewood Cape and Evernew Ti DX Stove Kit
I had the opportunity to test out a couple of pieces of lightweight backpacking gear, the Evernew TiDX Stove kit, and the Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape. I took them both up in the High Uintas Wilderness for a 40 mile hike. Days were cool, nights below freezing. I experienced wind, snow, and sleet. Evernew Ti […]
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Backcountry ski gear update
My backcountry ski gear has changed substantially in the past couple of seasons. I’ve changed over to new boots, new skis, and new bindings for most of my backcountry skiing. First off, the skis: Dynafit Manaslu (187 cm) For all-around, lightweight touring, I bought a pair of Dynafit Manaslus (187cm length.) These were the replacements […]
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Welcome to Mediocre Mountaineering
Welcome to my Mountaineering, Climbing, Skiing, and Outdoor Pages (with some camera and gadget stuff thrown in for good measure.) Why the title, “Mediocre Mountaineering?” Because these pages aren’t about the extreme, hardcore, or difficult. The focus of these pages is on moderate climbs by a mediocre climber, backpacker and outdoor person. Although I really […]