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Hiking Strength – Build a Durable Core

Hiking Strength – Build a Durable Core

The next step in building a strong, trail ready physique will be to focus on core work. On the trail, having a strong and solid core will help you maneuver obstacles, haul packs for miles and will reinforce your overall strength training. During winter backpacking, in particular, pack poundage can tend to add up with the addition of cold weather gear.  The pack here was around 50-60 lbs! Fortunately core training is not just beneficial on the trail, but also…

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Outward Bound for Veterans

Outward Bound for Veterans

This Veterans Day I wanted to do a short post on the Outward Bound Veterans program.  This has been an incredible experience in my life and I wanted to give them the appropriate credit.  Outward Bound is a non-profit that specializes in outdoor education and experiences for youths and adults.  They also have specialized programs for at-risk teens and veterans, it was the veterans program that I came to know them. Through charitable donations Outward Bound is able to provide…

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