Erich

773 reviewer rep
1,446 forum posts
joined May 8, 2008

Location: Shoreline, WA
Occupation: Writer/Photographer
Activities
Hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing |
Backcountry skiing Canoeing Mountain biking |
Vitals
Height | 5'11" |
Weight | 178lbs |
Boot/Shoe Size | 10 |
Jacket/Shirt Size | Large |
I started backpacking in the Washington Cascades with my parents in about 1964. In the mid 70's I started climbing, and spent most of my climbing career on the West Coast, before getting out of more extreme alpinism in about 1989. In 2002, I started going on canoe expeditions in Canada's North. My career for more than 20 years, was as a cinematographer on documentaries mainly, but also on commercials and features. My clients included National Geographic, WGBH Boston, the BBC, and the Discovery Channel. In 2002, I switched to print media, writing and photographing environmental and recreational articles, with a primary focus on Canada's North. I'm a bit of gear head, with the caveat that I prefer simple and rugged products and will choose those over saving a few grams or reducing the size by a few millimeters.
Gear Reviews (15)
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Mad River Outrage X | 6/05/2014 |
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Mitchell Paddles Premier | 5/22/2014 |
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Optimus 111B | 5/20/2014 |
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Hemlock Eagle | 5/15/2014 |
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Duluth #3 Original Duluth Pack | 11/04/2013 |
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Churchill River Canoe Outfitters Nylon Campfire Tent 5x7 | 10/28/2013 |
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Nova Craft Trapper Solo | 4/26/2013 |
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NEMO Morpho 1P | 3/29/2012 |
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Hunersdorff High Altitude Water Bottle | 3/29/2012 |
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Pro-tec Classic Full Cut Water | 5/20/2010 |
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Mohawk Canoes Probe 13 | 5/19/2010 |
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Old Town Penobscot 16 | 5/19/2010 |
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NEMO TUO Standard | 1/12/2010 |
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NEMO Morpho AR | 1/11/2010 |
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Optimus Svea 123 | 5/08/2008 |
Articles (17)
How to Paddle a Canoe: Strokes and Techniques | June 3, 2012 |
Chaco and Merrell move up and down footwear line | September 7, 2011 |
Comfortable paddling from Nova Craft, Kokatat, Teva | August 31, 2011 |
New Product Lines from Old(er) Companies | August 30, 2011 |
Exped and NEMO help users live outdoors comfortably | August 6, 2011 |
Mad River Canoe launches Serenade 13, lightweight solo hybrid canoe | August 4, 2011 |
Outdoor Retailer: Wenonah Recon solo whitewater canoe | August 4, 2011 |
Outdoor Retailer: Innova goes PVC-free with inflatable kayaks | August 4, 2011 |
Guide to Canoes and Paddles | July 20, 2011 |
Choosing Your Canoe: Shapes and Curves | July 10, 2011 |
Forums
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