And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
This appears to be a dated photo. The external frame pack, the cotton socks and previously mentioned footwear. Sleeping bag is for summer camping. He won’t die but will likely learn some valuable lessons for the next hike.
I once hiked the Whitney Trail in house slippers. Not because I intended to, but because of a late night and an early start. Didn't even realize it until I got to the sign "Permit needed beyond this point". It dawned on me my feet felt unusually comfortable. Yes, comfortable. My daughter asked if I was going back for my boots. Looking back down the access trail the answer was a definite no. Continued and made it to the top and back with no issues. A number of other hikers did notice and compliment me on the footwear.
I've seen kids hike some of the trails in the hills north of Boise in flip-flops--trails that I wouldn't walk without good hiking shoes, if not boots. But they seemed happy, so *shrug*.
I like the similarities and contrast between this photo and what I look like at the start of a backpack trip into Hells Canyon or the Seven Devils. The intention of the gear is the same, but the gear itself has come a very long way.
Wore boots hiking for years. One time in CO, my buddy took his soaked boots and put them next to the fire, which turned out to be a mistake. He walked out in sandals. Next trip, both of us wore only sandals. Except for snow hikes, I never wore boots again!
He's not going far. Not until he gets some sensible footwear anyhow
ReplyDeleteThose 'house shoes'
DeleteMy first thought.
DeleteCute slippers.
ReplyDeleteThis appears to be a dated photo. The external frame pack, the cotton socks and previously mentioned footwear. Sleeping bag is for summer camping. He won’t die but will likely learn some valuable lessons for the next hike.
ReplyDeletewithout a waist belt, that pack would be hurting your back after an hour of hiking.
DeleteOld photo. I don't think they even make external frame packs anymore.
ReplyDeleteHopefully those shoes were meant for in between cabin and boots?
ReplyDeleteLook up Grandma Gatewood. Not everyone needs high speed, low drag gear.
ReplyDeleteI once hiked the Whitney Trail in house slippers. Not because I intended to, but because of a late night and an early start. Didn't even realize it until I got to the sign "Permit needed beyond this point". It dawned on me my feet felt unusually comfortable. Yes, comfortable. My daughter asked if I was going back for my boots. Looking back down the access trail the answer was a definite no. Continued and made it to the top and back with no issues. A number of other hikers did notice and compliment me on the footwear.
ReplyDeleteI've seen kids hike some of the trails in the hills north of Boise in flip-flops--trails that I wouldn't walk without good hiking shoes, if not boots. But they seemed happy, so *shrug*.
DeleteNot going get far in those shoes.
ReplyDeleteI like the similarities and contrast between this photo and what I look like at the start of a backpack trip into Hells Canyon or the Seven Devils. The intention of the gear is the same, but the gear itself has come a very long way.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous areas. Deepest canyon in North America.
DeleteWore boots hiking for years. One time in CO, my buddy took his soaked boots and put them next to the fire, which turned out to be a mistake. He walked out in sandals. Next trip, both of us wore only sandals. Except for snow hikes, I never wore boots again!
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Yuppie footwear circa 1983. Pack looks same vintage.
ReplyDeletebuy that boy a tape measuse and a level.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes are LL Bean hunting boots, but the shoe version. They're waterproof and quite sturdy with a knobbed, hard rubber sole.
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