Breaking in your boots before the trip
How many short walks it takes, what to wear them with and the signs a boot is not right for your foot.
November 3, 2026 · 8 min
Everything I put in a daypack and a bag for a week on a big mountain, and what I leave at home.
The packing list I check twice
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Slow Steps
A short letter every Friday for people getting ready for a big hike: one lesson, one thing to pack and one thing to try this week.
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Loaded walks: how to build up from a light pack
Start with a small weight and a short walk, and add a little each week until the pack feels ordinary.