BLOG #48 BE CAUTIOUS AS SPRING NEARS

Winter time activities have taken a hit because of too little snow, rain, and/or unsafe conditions.
So as Winter melts away and Spring springs, keep vigilant on making sure you take adequate warm clothes, food and water.
Until you have done a hike or two in which all the extra supplies aren’t needed, take gear as if it’s Winter.
You can always stow it away, but if you don’t have it, the hike will be less fun.
In the old days, I was teased because I always had 2 or 3 of everything, if someone needed an item, I had it.
Plan ahead. 
I have lists for each of my needed for each type of activity. This way, I rarely forget stuff.

And as Winter melts, treating your technical gear and ski gear, is important to do right away. Don’t let them stay unwashed until next ski season.
Our RESOURCE SECTION and the BLOG below has a method that I’ve used for decades.

Time-to-treat-your-outdoor-gear.html

The Durable Water Repellent from https://www.gearaid.com, is a good choice to waterproof your gear.
It’s a non-PFAS waterproof spray that works great.
The key to washing technical jackets and pants is to use the proper laundry soap.
I suggest Arm & Hammer powder soap.
Check out the BLOG above for cleaning instructions.

While you are at it, treat all your gear, skis, goggles, gloves, etc. so they can be ready for use as needed.

Chic Burge           David Crafton

InlandNWRoutes.com