#gear selection

Just a few more weeks to go before the trip commences, with most logistics pretty much settled. It will be a sea journey to them from the port of Amsterdam, right next to the central station, a one way travel that would get me pass the vast norwegian sea before veering downward to the Labrador sea for Boston.

One FX, one DX and one M43, with three lens combination - Ultra wide 10mm, medium 24-120mm and a telephoto 150-600mm. For computing, two tablets - Samsung Tab S9 and Apple iPad Pro 11 M4?

Running the Pemi Loop: A Classic White Mountain Death March

I’ve been training hard on my local terrain in Massachusetts as well as hitting the White Mountains when I can. Trail running regularly with as much elevation gain and technical terrain as I can get my hands on. I wasn’t training for a race. There would be no medal or award ceremony at the end of this. There would only be personal satisfaction and growth as my prize. I’ve been doing all of this…

Stay Hydrated: Katadyn BeFree Review

You know how imperative staying hydrated is in the backcountry or on your favorite adventure. The tools to do so keep evolving. Here’s some insight into the latest. When I first got into hiking and backpacking I would carry an MSR Sweetwater pump style water filter. This type of filters uses a lever/plunger assembly and tubing to filtrate the water through a carbon filter for drinking. While they…

In Rain, It Can Still Shine

Look on the Bright Side On Saturday, May 13th, my friend Tiff and I were both itching to go on some form of an adventure. We had been carefully keeping an eye on the weather all week, but much to our dismay, it was not in our favor. The weekend was scheduled for rain all night and cloudy skies all weekend. In fact, northern portions of the White Mountains were warned to be getting a Nor’easter.…

A Guides View: How to Select the Best Mountaineering Boots

La Sportiva Nepal Evo. A single leather boot.Scarpa Inverno. A double plastic mountaineering boot.La Sportiva Spantik. A double leather boot.La Sportiva Batura. A single leather boot with integrated gaiter. When it comes to spending time in the outdoors the most important piece of equipment is your footwear. Especially during winter, a good pair of mountaineering boots is imperative. Many wonder,…

Reckoning that Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are both developing cities, with her unique flare of culture, people and architecture that dates back to the 20th century, we are primarily looking at people and street photography.

A glimpse of her landscape should be more pronounced during the connecting bus trip between the two cities, and the poorly maintained tourist spots and crowds should make uncluttered shots rare.

The Canon EOS M will tag along with the bigger Nikon DSLR like the tough-but-light D3100, and the use of a wide-angle will fare moderately well with the more lavish hotels I will be staying in.