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Merrell All Out Crush Shoe Review And All Out Peak

Gear Review: Merrell All Out Crush And All Out Peak

When I first started to actively pursue hiking, I had a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilators and a pair of Merrell Trail Gloves that I …

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Hiking Mt. Takao And A Visit To Shinjuku

Japan Day 8: Hiking Mt. Takao And A Visit To Shinjuku

From the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, you only have to travel 50 minutes by train to reach the forests and hiking trails of Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao is a popular outdoor recreation area for people living around Tokyo, as it offers hiking and access to temples.

Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3 Shoe Review Trail Running Hiking

Gear Review: Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3 Trail Shoe

The Terra Kiger is the streamlined race car in the Nike trail running line up. Although the Wildhorse is my shoe of choice on most days, the Terra Kiger has a strong place in the lineup.

Miyajima Island, Torii Gate, Mount Misen, Japan, Kyoto

Japan Day 2: A Shinkansen Bullet Train, Miyajima Island, And Hiking Mt. Misen

For our second day in Japan, we used our JR Pass to take a shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima and then caught a ferry to Miyajima Island. Miyajima is famous for it’s “floating” Great Torii Gate, forests, and temples. The Great Torii gate marks the entrance of the Itsukushima Shrine. We explored all of this and more on our second day in Japan.

Salomon Sense Pro 2

Gear Review: Salomon Sense Pro 2 Trail Shoe

The Salomon Sense Pro 2 is a great fitting shoe that reminds me a lot of the Salomon Sense Pro 1. I purchased these in a size 12 like my v1, and although they fit well, I probably should have ordered a 12.5. For my foot, they fit .25 size smaller than the original Sense Pro. I remember feeling this way about the Sense Pro 1 though, and as they broke in, the upper became more forgiving…

Miyajima Island, Torii Gate, Mount Misen, Japan, Kyoto

My Packing List For 10 Days In Japan

I just returned from a 10 day trip to Japan and wanted to share my packing list. This list is meant to travel light and fast for train trips, hiking, and maximum freedom for exploration.

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