Showing posts with label hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hiking. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

About Determinations

This Summer 2026, I am determined and looking forward to doing several outdoor excursions. Hiking, despite a bad knee, is one of them. 

I have bug spray, sunscreen, backpack, water bottle, clothes, first aid kit, walking pole, and rain poncho. What I need is a compass, bear spray, whistle, and jackknife. 

Mind you, where I will be hiking has footpaths, maybe even sidewalks. I may not be wilderness hiking, but I will be wilderness ready. Besides, weight when walking is good exercise. 😎

Footwear. I buy new to me on Poshmark by setting a maximum price for a watch and wait that can take months before I buy. I began sandal hunting in late February early March. To my surprise, and delight, I found a pair of Keen hiking sandals, perfect fit, super comfortable and within the set budget.

A compass is the next purchase. I will by a new one. 

So, it is beginning to feel like summer to me.  What is next requires reading and researching locations. If I really really want to immerse myself in an outdoor experience, then I can pitch a tent in the backyard. 🤣 

Keen hiking sandals



This is one of those subjects that feels that I’ve posted this before.