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Hey, Nude Hikers, What About The Bugs?

It's hard to be surprised by what you find on Meetup.com, the online home for local groups of various stripes, from conservative constitutionalists to vegans to stroller moms to adult children of alcoholics. But a couple weeks ago, I came across a group that stood out from the rest: Alaska nude hikers.

They called themselves "Anchorage Naturists." They said they were "a low-key, non-sexual social group for naturist-minded Alaskans," a way for people to meet who liked to do things that were "simply more comfortable in the buff."

The group has nine members and a couple of hikes scheduled on local trails. They have a busy message board. A post announcing an upcoming hike suggests hikers meet at Carrs on Huffman and bring "a sack lunch, boots, and layers that might not be needed in the sun."

My head immediately filled with questions. The first one being: Really? In Alaska? It's barely warm enough for tank tops for much of the summer, let alone no tops? What about the bugs? What about devil's club?

via Anchorage Daily News

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The Best Things in Life Are Free -- Almost

There's a box with three pairs of hiking boots in various stages of decomposition, but still wearable. An extra sleeping bag here, a tackle box there.

Three states, 2658 miles, 151 days

Most likely, he'll be wearing the same clothes in September that he started out with today, save for socks and hiking boots which will wear. obviously. and more »

Attempted bank robbery suspect flees scene

He wore a bulky tan jacket, tan shorts with a torn hem on the left leg, a white T-shirt, hiking boots and white socks. One witness told police that he wore and more »

Get Your Hike On

Choose synthetics or wool instead. Hiking boots are a plus even for short day hikes. There is nothing worse than wet socks. Trash bags are not just for your

Diggin' in and Diggin' it! Part I

Diggin' in and Diggin' it! Part IDiggin' in and Diggin' it! Part II saw a tall man in his mid-30s wearing a day pack and hiking boots like he was on a day hike, walking alongside his friend who was riding a bike slowly.

Socks And Hiking Boots Can Spread Seeds Over Large Distances

According to a article by ABC Expos, the inspect was carried out by researchers at the Griffith University in Brisbane.

It fixed that socks are totally insignificant and infrequently chic, but they can intercept and spread far more seeds than in the past reminiscences.

Ecologist and co-researcher Associate Professor Catherine Pickering, of the Griffith University in Brisbane, said the aim of the up on was to look at how far seeds can be transported over a scarce pace of about 100 metres.

“We also wanted to recognize whether the amount of deteriorate you pick up depends on what you assume damage,” she said.

Pickering said her mate Dr Ann Mount, also of Griffith University, send forth several days walking along the roadsides of Kosciuszko Country-wide Leave.

“On one leg, she was wearing a boot, sock and cheat trouser leg and on the other a boot, sock and shorts,” said Pickering.

She said that in aggregate, 24,776 seeds were comfortable on more than 200 pieces of clothing sampled.

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What is the name brand of those thick hiking boot socks called?


Get yourself a few pairs of Merino wool WigWam socks. WigWam socks are made for comfort on the trail. They are also customized to different sports and jobs. These are the socks for you. I'm not sure if they have their own website, but I know they're available at www.mec.com (Mountain Equipment Co-op).

Happy Trails!

What causes ankles to swell while hiking? Boots too tight? Carrying extra weight? How can it be prevented?


It could be the incorrect sizing of the boots. Boots should fit perfectly, where your feet should not slide around in your shoe when you lift it up. When it's too big, your ankles and the back of your feet may end up rubbing against the shoe. You don't want them to be too small, either.

When coming downhill, tie your boots a little tighter. This is to prevent your feet from sliding forward, banging your toes toward the front of your boots, which causes that pain.

To prevent ankle swelling, try stopping and resting more often, taking off your boots during hikes, lightening up your pack, and doing shorter hikes. The swelling maybe your body's way of telling you that there's too much stress. You may also want to buy some hiking poles, so you can transfer some that stress away from your ankles and knees.

Happy hiking.