Adventure Alan

Author, guide, athlete, mountaineer & expert in backpacking and backcountry travel. Co-founded Backpacking Light

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@fitbit @greyhatton Same here. Disappointed that it's going on for two days now.

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@FitbitSupport this is the second day that I have no sleep data, heart rate variability, readiness score

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@colin_dixon Sucks!

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Sunrise Hawksbill Mountain over the Shenandoah Valley. Hawksbill is the highest point in Shenandoah Nat. Park.  #backpacker #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #ultralight #hiking #hikeyourownhike #thruhiking #lightweightbackpacking #blueridgemountains #shenandoahnationalpark

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@colin_dixon Wow!!

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Sunset over the Alleghenies as 5 day super storm breaks. Our guided trips weathered snow, sleet, 35 degr. rain, 40 mph winds, & muddy/flooded trails. The payoff was this incredible view over at least 9 ridges of the Alleghenies https://t.co/YICIvQNXtS

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Today Parque Patagonia transferred Gov. of Chile. To Tompkins Conservation: thanks for conservation & commitment to the Earth. To the Govt of Chile: thanks for conserving the beauty of your country for future generations #parquepatagonia https://t.co/lrRe8cCYW3

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@HyperliteMGear

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GIVEAWAY: Enter here to win our favorite 2 lb, 55L, waterproof backpacking pack and storage accessories. Your gear will thank you https://t.co/Wcjh5eOMM4 https://t.co/vqnR5xGXrT

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Nice to see this fantastic new park get some more exposure. Tx @HyperliteMGear

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@gaiagps Thanks for the shout out!

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Forget shuttle woes. No car needed. New #amtrak service makes this stunning #applachiantrail hike doable via train https://t.co/VNEl9eI8lH

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@Prejoyful Hi!

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@HyperliteMGear's THE SHELL - How does the most expensive $450 UL hardshell jacket hold up to its hype and price? https://t.co/mD9wjrBpXj

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@semi_rad @ORGEAR It's the "forget misery" step that's key

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@alanzilberman Screw that!

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Protect yourself. Peak risk for Lyme Disease starts now in June & is highest in early July! #Lyme, #Zika #hiking https://t.co/3lMAJCDelD

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@Xskix598 I would say close Paleo, for lack of a better term. Little/no processed foods, mostly veggies, fruits, and some very, very lean meats.

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Classic 10 Essentials needed a 21st cent. rethink. New 13 Essentials reflects need/abilities/tech of modern hikers https://t.co/l2a9LJ1XA0

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Carry less weight & more nutrition with my guide to the best #backpacking foods. And yes, it still tastes great! https://t.co/5j6hkyoUOa