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DiverseCity host Deborah Sedillo Dugan talks with David Urbinato, the public information officer for Phoenix Parks and Recreation, about the different hiking opportunities around Phoenix’s mountain preserves.
Question: How to make ugly hiking boots look fashionable?
I am going to Morocco in 18 days (it will be snowy) and I have the ugliest hiking boots ever! I can’t buy new ones so how can I make them look better? I am a city girl with a need for fashion….. HELP!
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Answer by Ellie
I suppose you cant make the actual shoes look any prettier, but you could wear nice clothes or pants to cover them, or wear some cute socks or leg warmers.
Question: Which hiking shoe is best when one must swim and cross streams as well as go over rocky areas?
I will be hiking in Maui, and some of the hikes involve walking across or through streams, and swimming to get to the next part of the trail. I don’t want to switch shoes out, because it would be a hassle to keep one pair of shoes dry. I feel comfortable spending around $ 100 if needed, because I don’t want any blisters or sore feet while on vacation! Can you recommend a shoe for me?
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Answer by Ferc Star
I am currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and I use Salomon Techamphibian 2 water shoes for crossing rivers.
Question: what is the best hiking boot from dicks sporting goods?
I have up to 120 dollars. I live in Oregon so I will mostly be hiking in moist wet places so I the boots grip is important to me. I want ankle support.
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Answer by Sur La Mer
Go to YELP or Craigslist and read reviews or post on their message boards there from Portland, or any city in Oregon.
I suggest when paying for online purchase, don’t use Paypal, it takes just once to be a victim. I was and it took 3 years to get my credit. Use your Credit Card, always, they can help you if any disputes.
AND beware of international shippings, they could add 3-25% extra fees, even if they price is cheap.
Example: My merchant was from Texas, but the product was shipped from Hong Kong.
Me and my friend Coby hiked Cathedral ledge in North Conway, New Hampshire. This is what it was like on December 30,2011
Question: What is some good food to take on a hiking trip?
I am going on a hiking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail and I am not sure what kind of food to take. I don’t have a bear proof can or bear proof bags. I am looking for food that bears will not be able to smell. I am not sure if bears can smell canned food like Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup. If you know what kind of food fits what I am asking please answer. Thanks.
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Answer by bluepenguin
Don’t risk it! My advice to you is to buy bear proof bags, your life is worth that investment. When you are on your trip make sure to hang the bags of food on a tree branch a good 5-10 yards away from where you are sleeping so, for one the mice and other small rodents can’t get into it and also if the bears happen to come by they won’t have a reason to be poking around where you are sleeping.
Freeze-dried foods. If you go to a local outdoor/backpacking kind of store (Outdoor Gear Exchange,or Eastern Mountain Sports) the usually have racks of freeze-dried camping foods where you just add hot water and viola! you have chili or some other kind of soup, etc.
Instant stuff:
Instant oatmeal, instant coffee, instant hot chocolate, cup-a-soup, all of this things are real light (just little packets) and really quick and easy to make in the morning or when your really hungry and want food quick.
Energy bars:
Power bars, Cliff bars and any other bar that is in that aisle at the grocery store is great as a quick energy booster on a long hike, or a snack before you reach camp.
Drink Powder;
there are so many different kinds it doesn’t matter what you get, just get something along the lines of gatorade powder, that you can pour in your water bottle on those days when its really hot, your breaking out a sweat and you really need to replenish all of those lost sodium, sugar…etc.
Samantha Hiking Spokane Bigfoot Stabilized Enhanced the video in Spokane says bigfoot seen hiking samantha stabilized enhanced the video to show what is going on. What do you think about this video? NOTE: The “Bigfoot” isn’t stuck to the background when the camera twitches near the end… a sign that the overlay was put there and you can see that plain as day. Title of the video Samantha Hiking Spokane Bigfoot Stabilized Enhanced link to video www.youtube.com What do you think about the video Samantha Hiking Spokane Bigfoot Stabilized ?
More thoughts as I hike through the Hollywood Hills Be sure to check out my other series “DASHBOARD CONFESSIONS” on this channel! www.facebook.com/sharing.w.shari
A strenuous trail for experienced Grand Canyon hikers, I hiked the Hermit Trail from Hermit’s Rest to Granite Rapids and back. *There’s another part to my story, someone who was in the background, but the reason behind my successful solo hike. Eric Stanley, a supervisor at the Grand Canyon General Store and top-notch in wilderness and adventure sports, advised me — especially on how much water was needed for a trail like this. He loaned me some of his gear, saving me on costly rentals. He believed in me. Sadly, he died while hiking late night in the Canyon, eight months after I hiked Hermit’s Trail. Stanley is one of the biggest influences in my life. I use the knowledge that he gave me in so many aspects of my life. He is missed….
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Question: When i go hiking in hear a short rattling sound in bushes?
I go hiking off small trails in southeren california. Primarly irvine park, santiago oaks regional and i hear a rattling sound? I do not believe it is a rattlesnake, but do bugs make this sound?
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Answer by Kimberley Jane
I don’t no of any that do