Fun Colorado Hikes » Product Reviews http://funcoloradohikes.com Where you find great hikes along the Front Range! Tue, 08 May 2012 05:23:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Who Designed this Website? http://funcoloradohikes.com/want_your_own_blog_or_website.html http://funcoloradohikes.com/want_your_own_blog_or_website.html#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:18:34 +0000 Mary Norton http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/?p=56
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Colorado's Fourteeners

Colorado’s 14ers, 2nd Ed.: From Hikes to Climbs

We own these three books and really like the hiking information they present.

Colorado’s Fourteeners – From Hikes to Climbs (great for experienced fourteener climbers as well as beginners).

The Best Hikes of Colorado: An Altitude SuperGuide

Best Hikes Book

The Best Hikes of Colorado – An Altitude Super Guide (excellent for the weekend hiker and those hiking with family including small children).

The Family Guide to Colorado's National Parks and Monuments

Colorado's National Parks and Monuments Book

The Family Guide to Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments (excellent source for families with small children – includes great info on hiking, camping, and vacation hot spots).

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We hang up our hiking boots during the snowy months – it’s just too cold for the kids. But I sure could go for a hot cocoa in the middle of a smowy forest at this time of year. Like all those years ago when we went out in search of the perfect Christmas tree in the forest!

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]]> http://funcoloradohikes.com/blogs_blogs_everywhere.html/feed 0 Great Hiking Boots For Day Hikes http://funcoloradohikes.com/great_hiking_boots_for_day_hikes.html http://funcoloradohikes.com/great_hiking_boots_for_day_hikes.html#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:43:40 +0000 Mary Norton http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/?p=48
Keep reading...]]> Want hiking boots that work, are comfortable and cost under $100? Well, here is a recommended boot by someone who has used them. Timberland Boots (Women’s Waterproof White Ledge Mid Hiker – Brown). I have owned these boots for 3 years and have hiked many miles in them.  I have found them to be just right for the day hikes that we do every weekend. They are waterproof, comfortable leather, breathable liner, tough sole – and they look good too.  They have been a great investment for me (a weekend day hiker). Probably good for serious hikes (occasional fourteeners) too.

]]> http://funcoloradohikes.com/great_hiking_boots_for_day_hikes.html/feed 0 Asolo FSN 95 Hiking Boots http://funcoloradohikes.com/asolo_fsn_95_hiking_boots.html http://funcoloradohikes.com/asolo_fsn_95_hiking_boots.html#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:14:12 +0000 Mary Norton http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/?p=31
Keep reading...]]> I have put many miles on my (men’s) Asolo FSN 95 hiking boots. I find them sticky on rock and comfortable.

“Comfortable enough for day hiking yet supportive enough for backpacking, these give you the waterproof, breathable protection of Gore-Tex® liners. Uppers feature water-resistant suede leather for support and durability, plus Cordura® nylon for reduced weight and enhanced breathability. Air-injected polyurethane midsoles sit atop Asogrip(TM) rubber outsoles for sure-footed stability and cushioning. Asoflex(R) thermoplastic insoles provide torsional stability and control while protecting against impact and bruises on rocks and uneven terrain. Reinforced toe boxes and heel counters enhance durability. ”

They are waterproof with gore-tex lining, you can basically walk through water up to the top of the boots and your feet will stay dry.

I recommend buying them a little large. Give yourself space in the toe box when you are trying them on. Then when you are hiking and your feet swell a bit (they do that) you will still have a good fit and your toes don’t cram up inside the boot.

Overall I have been very happy with this boot, I’m getting ready to buy another pair of boots, I might just get the same ones again!

]]> http://funcoloradohikes.com/asolo_fsn_95_hiking_boots.html/feed 0 One of the Best Hiking Books For Colorado! http://funcoloradohikes.com/one_of_the_best_hiking_books_for_colorado.html http://funcoloradohikes.com/one_of_the_best_hiking_books_for_colorado.html#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:34:16 +0000 Mary Norton http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/?p=8
Keep reading...]]> Looking for a good reference book for hiking with all the perks? We recommend The Best Hikes of Colorado An Altitude SuperGuide by Christina Williams. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It has beautiful photos, detailed maps, and a key for special attributes for each hike (family friendly, horseback trail, good flora, camp info., good scenery for photography, etc.).

Detailed maps and photos will show the details of every hike. And a handy plastic slipcover allows you to take one page from the binder/book on the trail with you. A Colorado map divides the state and its hikes into easy to read regions. A super reference book for any hiker! Highly recommended!

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