Backpacking experience helped Primal Quest adventure racer
Oakwood native Jon Dorn says his vast backpacking experience was crucial to his success in finishing this year s 450-mile Primal Quest adventure race across the Utah wilderness. I wrote about Dorn s experience in today s (9/29/06) Get Out! column. But there…
Back on the bike!
Here’s an important milestone for me: Today (7/25/06) I rode my bike into work. That’s the first time since my surgery in April. I didn’t set any land-speed records, and I went out of my way to avoid the biggest…
Forgetfulness in Backwoods camping
A sound-off of important yet easy-to-forget elements in a first-time camper’s preparations, including details of terrain, party and kit assembly, and equipment must-haves
GearFest could become a signature Dayton event
If you’re into anything outdoors, you’ve got to carve out some time Saturday ( 10/7) to get down to 2nd Street Public Market in Dayton for Five Rivers outdoor’s second annual GearFest. The free event, which runs from 10 a.m….
Get out for Gearfest
Heads up outdoor gearheads. On Oct. 7, Five Rivers outdoors is holding its second annual Gearfest, which it is billing as “one of the largest gear festivals in the Great Lakes Region.” It will be held at 2nd Street Public…
Bike lane debate rages among cyclists
I know there are heated opinions among cyclists about the value of bike lanes. Opponents say bike lanes are more dangerous that riding on the road and that they erode the rights of cyclists by putting them in a limited…
How to become a professional backpacker
Rick asks a good question about ultra-speed-and-distance backpacker Andy Skurka: Does he have a job? The answer: The 25-year-old Duke University graduate (with majors in economics and political science) has long-distance hiked his way into a position as a professional…
