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Climbing in Five Fingers

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Early Winter Spires

Last month I enjoyed a beautiful climb up the South Arete of the Early Winter Spires in the North Cascades. Though I love strolling in the high country, I don’t often do technical climbing. Thanks to my brother-in-law and climber extraordinaire Joel Reid for leading the adventure! Our climb was in mid-October and there was [...]

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Toe Shoes in the Mountains

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Descending Boulder Butte, North Cascades Mountains

This past week I completed my first backpack wearing only my Vibram FiveFingers Sprint toe shoes on my feet along with a pair of Injinji toe socks. I’ve worn FiveFingers for a couple of years ago and am delighted by how they’ve strengthened my feet. My sweetie Darin Reid and I left Stehekin at the head of [...]

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Vivo Barefoot

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My Vivo Barefoot "Dundan" boots

I have found the most comfortable boots. It’s taken several months of looking to find them, but it was worth waiting for what was right. Vivo Barefoot Dundan boot is my new winter footwear. The design is based on the premise that a shoe should not interfere with our natural balance and rhythm of walking. [...]

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Vibram Five Fingers

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“What do you have on your feet?!” is a question people often ask me as I’m wearing my most comfortable pair of shoes while out and about. I have a pair of Vibram Five Fingers shoes- the “Sprint” model- and this past week I’ve worn them hiking, kayaking, and running. They’re the only shoe that [...]

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