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Learn to Layer from GORP. The trick to layering is to combine the right clothing in the proper order, trapping the air warmed by your body heat while letting moisture vapor from your body's perspiration be conducted away from your skin. The choice of garments must be versatile enough to adapt to your activity level and variations in weather conditions—maintaining the delicate balance of staying cool when active and warm when at rest. Full Article

Featured Event

Vancouver Discovery Walk - Vancouver, Washington. This international event is held each April. It is a great event for both novice walkers and marathoners. This year the Discovery Walk Festival features long distances, a family-friendly event, a cool-off swim event and a bike event. Participants choose from a wide variety of options. No matter what events you participate in, you will enjoy meeting people from all over the world.  More...

Favorite Posters and Prints

Person Hiking on Mountain Peak Buy From Art.com

Hiking the Mocya Valley Beneath the Q... Buy From Art.com

Hiking Mt. Timpanogos in the Wasatch ... Buy From Art.com

Silhouette of Girl Scouts Hiking Alon... Buy From Art.com

A Hiker Watches the Moon Rise over Ca... Buy From Art.com

Silhouetted Hikers Set against a Bril... Buy From Art.com

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Featured Product

About Socks: Let's get you started on the right foot. Walking depends on foot health. If you plan to walk in cotton socks... don't! Wendy Bumgardner, of About Walking, fills us in.... Space age fibers. Antibacterial! Antifungal! Shock absorbing! Wicking action! Antifriction! Battle shearing forces! Who would of thought the lowly sock worthy of such hyperbole? Many of us just throw on a pair of cotton crew socks, lace up the shoes and hit the trail. Some of us are bold enough to wear nylons or even go sock-less in our shoes or sandals. Ah, but sock technology is catching up. They promise to keep sweaty feet dry, prevent blisters, reduce fatigue, and control temperature. Full Article

Volks-Ware Clothing and Gear features Fox River Mills wicking walking and hiking socks. You can find merino wool hiking socks and lightweight over-the-ankle type white walking socks. These are the best socks to wick away the moisture and keep your feet healthy.

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