Hiker Blog




August 18, 2008

Authorities uncertain when to reopen Supai village

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 10:30 pm

It's uncertain when American Indians living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon will be able to return home as thunderstorms continued to soak the region after floods breached a dam and nearly washed away ...

August 17, 2008

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in record time, and with a purpose

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 11:10 pm

A 25-year-old Hendersonville native who started hiking the Appalachian Trail June 20 in honor of three people killed last year while hiking public trails hoped to end her journey Sunday in record-setting ...

Backcountry fishing hot in August

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 2:49 pm

As we get into the month of August, local fishing opportunities begin to appear less attractive as waters warm up.

Man dies while hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 4:44 am

A hiker died of an apparent heart attack Saturday while walking on a Big Cottonwood Canyon trail.

August 16, 2008

Crocs Ready to Expand Footprint

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 8:21 pm

Looking for ways to boost revenue in a struggling market place, Crocs is gearing up to expand its product offerings beyond its iconic core shoe via the Bite brand it acquired last year.

All I need is my backpack and hiking boots

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 6:53 am

Yesterday I took off from Vina del Mar on a bus to La Serena, a coastal town four hours south of Vina, all by myself at 11 pm.

August 15, 2008

Camping Injuries Can Be A Bear

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 7:08 am

Camping, hiking, and other similar activities are great ways to get fresh air, exercise and recreation all at the same time; however, they also offer the potential for serious injuries if campers do not take ...

August 14, 2008

Washington state hunter, 14, fatally shoots a hiker

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 9:29 pm

SEATTLE -- As she had so often before, Pamela Almli, 54, gathered her hiking gear and headed out with a friend for a day hike in the North Cascades.

Hendersonville native closes in on hiking record

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 7:34 am

She maneuvers her hiking pole to help her take stress off her knees and maintain her balance as she descends from the mountain and into the valley, crossing the French Broad River and coming into Hot Springs.

August 13, 2008

Grid searches continue for missing hiker

Filed under: Uncategorized — Hiking News @ 3:42 pm

The search for a missing hiker suffering from Alzheimer's disease was suspended at dusk Monday, allowing searchers a night's rest after they had continued their efforts for almost two days in a rugged area ...




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