SLIPPIN’ AN SLIDIN’
It began this week. With a mix of snow and ice and rain over the past week we now have an equal mix of walking conditions. This are not my favourite walking conditions but you get what you get. All we can do is adapt. I’ve switched from my light-weight walking shoes to an insulated heavier weight boot. These will be the go-to boots until spring, I expect, with the exception of a week of beach-walking in Cuba.
KAPPS is holding its final walk for 2014 this weekend and we finish up with the north section of the K and P. Hope to see a good group out. Of course we’ll try some snow-shoeing and some XC skiing but its not quite the same as walking.
Great walker’s gadgets
Here’s a couple of new gadgets:
First I got a terrific glowing arm-band at The Source for about $15. It has the usual combo of a bright orange glow or a flashing light. The strap is sturdy and the light is good and bright.
Next, I’ve been seeing a new feature in winter boots. These are reversible or snap-out cleats on the bottom of the boots. This relieves you of the hassle of carrying and strapping on ice cleats. I have no experience yet, but will keep watching for them. There seem to be a number of variations, with no clear winner in the technology.
Yours , on the journey,
Ray
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet
Thich Nhat Hahn
PS - No news on Thay as of this afternoon.
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