Bill S
4,419 reviewer rep
6,010 forum posts
joined Mar 14, 2001
California
Email: private
Gear Reviews (49)
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Crescent Moon Eva All-Foam Snowshoe | 3/11/2018 |
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Gerry Sweater Down Jacket | 12/22/2017 |
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La Sportiva Men's Otaki | 11/13/2016 |
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National Geographic John Muir Trail Topographic Map Guide | 10/28/2016 |
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BioLite PowerLight Mini | 6/27/2016 |
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Columbia Men's Pilsner Peak Pant | 5/29/2016 |
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Cascade Mountain Tech Quick Lock Carbon Fiber Cork Grip Trekking Poles | 4/25/2016 |
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Western Mountaineering Antelope MF | 12/20/2015 |
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La Sportiva TX4 | 11/02/2015 |
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Montane Prism Bootie | 9/12/2015 |
Forum Posts (6010)
| Re: Laundry etiquette | June 12, 2018 |
| Re: Are all Gaiters (not the biting kind :) ) created equal? | June 9, 2018 |
| Re: Laundry etiquette | June 8, 2018 |
| Re: have you ever had to triangulate with map and compass? | May 22, 2018 |
| Re: Metal mesh sack recommendation | April 29, 2018 |
Blog Posts (31)
| AAC to Lead Environmental Expedition to Peru's Cordillera Blanca | April 2, 2011 |
| Outdoor Retailer: Petzl, Energizer, SPOT, and Pacsafe | August 16, 2010 |
| Outdoor Retailer: Exploring OR (Part 2) | August 6, 2010 |
| Outdoor Retailer: Exploring OR (Part 1) | August 5, 2010 |
| NASA Develops New Emergency Response System | June 21, 2010 |
Trip Reports (28)
| The Eclipse of the Sun | September 2, 2017 |
| Thr traditional first climb (or hike) of the new year | January 1, 2017 |
| Seven Continents | September 11, 2015 |
| Whitney | July 21, 2015 |
| Pinnacles National Park | April 21, 2015 |
About
Been wandering around the planet for 3/4 of a century, on my own for over 6 decades, (5 of which included my spouse so far). My family was very much into the woods and hills from before I was born, so a lot of my independent wanderings started by the time I was 5 yo (parents did not worry so much about the kids back then). I have hiked and climbed on all 7 continents.
Some people think I am an expert in a number of fields. But, as a mentor of mine said, "the true expert knows his/her limitations." I learn and/or reminded of my limited knowledge and experience every time I head out the door. I do train youth and youth leaders in outdoor activities, though I am basically a scientist.
I have raced bicycles (have a few medals for district championships), used to have an airplane (license commercial single engine, IFR), Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, National Member of The Explorers Club, on the Board of the American Climber Science Program
Activities
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Hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing Orienteering Backcountry skiing |
Mountaineering Ice climbing Rock climbing Geocacheing |
