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Moto Gear: Crash Tested

March 17, 2015 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

My original intent with this gear review was to highlight what I chose, why, and how these pieces have performed for me. I still get to do that, but in the wake of January's crash, I also get to be … [Read more...] about Moto Gear: Crash Tested

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, gear, hi-viz, ranger, Reviews

Hell Hike and Raft: Hydration

January 7, 2015 By Val Weston 1 Comment

The Hell Hike and Raft had a lot of great sponsors. Figuring out how to share it all with you has been a bit daunting. But since I've finished the story of the hiking portion of the trip when staying … [Read more...] about Hell Hike and Raft: Hydration

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: backpacking, gear, geigerrig, Hell Hike and Raft (2014), hiking, hydration, Idaho, oregon, potable aqua, pure, Reviews, water

The New Adventures of Val…

December 8, 2014 By Val Weston 8 Comments

Last week marked my 43rd birthday. And I left you hanging as to what I'll be taking on as my travels shift towards solo. Granted, it's not exactly a well-kept secret but I guess I should just make it … [Read more...] about The New Adventures of Val…

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: adventure travel, motorcycle safety foundation, Reviews, training, triumph

Personal Safety on the Trail

August 11, 2014 By Val Weston 4 Comments

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So friends... let's keep it real. You know that's how I roll here. There are countless dangers in life. There's no escaping the hazards of existing in this world. The risks of outdoor adventure may … [Read more...] about Personal Safety on the Trail

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: gear, Reviews, safety, spot, trails

Rethinking Adventure Food with Fishpeople Seafood

July 15, 2014 By Val Weston 4 Comments

A few weeks before I set out out on the Pacific Northwest Tour, I got a treat. The folks at Fishpeople Seafood contacted me to see if I'd be interested in trying out their products and sharing my … [Read more...] about Rethinking Adventure Food with Fishpeople Seafood

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: backpacking, camping, car-camping, colorado, dinosaur national monument, fishpeople seafood, gear, great sand dunes, pacific northwest tour, pnwtour, Reviews, road trip, The Pacific Northwest Tour (2014), utah

Adventures in Leave No Trace Training

March 26, 2014 By Val Weston 2 Comments

Last week I set out to add another piece to my outdoor-chick toolbox. Having secured my Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification last year and renewed my Wilderness First Aid certification in … [Read more...] about Adventures in Leave No Trace Training

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: experiential education, georgia, Reviews, training, Workshops & Courses

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