Summit Steps: It's all in the name!
Hiking - Mountaineering - Trekking - Walking - Bushwalking - Tramping - Climbing - Wandering .... 🤨😶 In the outdoors there are many...
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Jeannette McGill
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Summit Steps: Dress like an onion - in layers!
This is what we tell anyone who asks us “what do I wear in the mountains?” The world of clothing is about personal preference and some...
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Jeannette McGill
- Jun 14, 2019
- 2 min
Summit Steps: Trekking Poles?
It’s best to use both poles if you decide to use them. Use the wrist loops to support your arms and to provide additional leverage
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Jeannette McGill
- Jun 14, 2019
- 2 min
Summit Steps: What is in your backpack . . . ??
There was an South African TV commercial for a milk powder that had the tagline: “It’s not inside . . . it’s onnnnn top!” When it comes...
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Jeannette McGill
- Jun 14, 2019
- 5 min
Summit Steps: “I do not pray for a lighter load, but a stronger back” Phillip Brooks
A loaded overnight back pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight.
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Jeannette McGill
- Apr 8, 2019
- 4 min
Summit Steps: Footwear
We are all different, our preferences are different and most definitely: one size does not fit all when it comes to shoes!!
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