Hi, guys. Today's give talk is about hiking. Hiking is something I've been passionate about all my life. I've spent the majority of my life in the wilderness since I was a Boy Scout. I've been hiking since 1974. That's how long I've been doing that. The gear has changed dramatically since then, of course, but my joy of it has not. Trails abound all over America are in every city. All cities have concrete walking past city and state parks
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 1:04
I know, because it's kind of a lifestyle for you and it's really inspiring. And I just really appreciated this so much. It put a smile on my face. It made me think of my dad who loved hiking. So I got to get out there and hike more
Eric Owens
@EricG · 1:01
Hey, Deborah, thanks so much for the kudos on my photos. I appreciate that. I'm glad that put a smile on your face to put a smile on my face? To knowing that it made you smile. It's not very often I get to share a lot of my photos with anyone because I'm so limited on the photos that I do have access to because a lot of my photos are still on slide
Eric Owens
@EricG · 4:56
His goal was completed on May 12 of 2005 with his Ascent of Annapurna, which is one of the world's most treacherous peaks. He is one of only a handful of climbers in history and the only American to ever accomplish this. He was in the movie Vertical Limit, which was filmed in New Zealand. It's a great movie. I recommend that mountaineers use a well known term. Even experienced hikers know it. It's called Kavu, spelled K-A-V-U. Clear above. Visibility unlimited
Eric Owens
@EricG · 4:54
Take the best elements of hiking shoes and trail runner shoes and combine it into one. If you're not doing anything serious or hiking shoes, fine. The number two most recommended hiking boot is the Merrill Moab Three. It's a midweight. It runs about $145, weighs £2 7oz for day hikers and lightweight backpackers who stick mostly to maintain trails. Merrill's in house waterproof membrane, which is a goretex material, is available in that booth for 165. Socks socks should be made of wool
Eric Owens
@EricG · 4:58
Make sure you allow the layers to breathe or the first layer on your body can freeze and give you chills. You got to be careful with that. Take a small first aid kit for a day hike, a bigger one for a multi overnight backpacking trip. Take a knife. That's important for multiple reasons, not for self defense. You're not going to need a knife for that. Your biggest worry out in the wilderness, folks, is not animals, it's yourself
