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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Much snow has fallen on North America this winter. Still the intrepid engage in winter hiking. See what they have to say in videos and blog posts.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxrNpxC3vo&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking to Create Fun Memories</a></strong></p>
<p>Dec. 18, 2010 After watching NutnFancy&#8217;s video: &#8220;SubZero&#8221; Snow Adventure, www.youtube.com &#8211; I was motivated to get out in the snow and build a fire. Like a caveman? Maybe. But something was driving me to do it. We just go 20+ inches of snow in the la&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8r62EYuzAc&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking : Socks &amp; Gloves for Hiking in Winter</a></strong></p>
<p>Pick the best socks and gloves for hiking in winter; find tips for hiking in winter and staying warm in the snow in this this free video on winter exercise. Expert: Sheryl McGlochlin Contact: www.crazysherl.com Bio: Sheryl McGlochlin loves spending t&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vbQR2HhrE&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hike and some Trail Cooking</a></strong></p>
<p>Winter Hike and some Trail Cooking</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqHR6ZKYBlc&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Mt Marcy: Winter Hike</a></strong></p>
<p>Hiking the Adirondack&#8217;s highest mountain, Mt. Marcy, in the dead of winter. We build a snow cave to spend the night and fight the elements all the way to the summit.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiK3Gbjqjmc&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Linc on winter hiking and rock climbing, Suicide Rock, Idyllwild, California</a></strong></p>
<p>Linc and buddy, Mike Strpejko, go on one of their &#8220;serendipity weekend trips&#8221; where there&#8217;s a mission involved but plenty of room to do other random activities along the way, such as play pool and shuffleboard, check out the town of Idyllwild, and ca&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN4LhfUCHqo&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking : Shoe Accessories for Hiking in Winter</a></strong></p>
<p>A good winter hike needs shoes and accessories for shoes; find tips for hiking in winter and staying warm in the snow in this this free video on winter exercise. Expert: Sheryl McGlochlin Contact: www.crazysherl.com Bio: Sheryl McGlochlin loves spend&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4QcIP-Krzc&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Hi-Tec Yeti II 600i Winter Hiking Boots &#8211; CGTV 116</a></strong></p>
<p>The Yeti II 600i boots by Hi-Tec offer a ton of warmth, comfort, and winter traction. Unlike most winter boots, these aren&#8217;t overly heavy or bulky. So many features and differentiators packed into these affordable boots. Check out the video for more &#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQ4mJmlDj4&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Snow Storm Hiking Path</a></strong></p>
<p>www.WinterWanderland.com Winter Hiking at Wine Cellar Park in Dunbar, West Virginia. This is during a winter snow storm. http ForestWander Nature Photography</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPYChzqrlVg&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Hocking Hills State Park &#8211; Winter Hike 1/19/08</a></strong></p>
<p>This annual event has long drawn many visitors from across the state of Ohio and beyond&#8230;.and this year brought a cast of thousands&#8230;to take a scenic walk among the wintery splendor to the domain of the Old Man&#8230;.at famous Old Man&#8217;s Cave. Want to &#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWPmqU_gFXg&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">winter hiking</a></strong></p>
<p>hiking through bozdağ in snow</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUPIcg2Eft0&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking : Tools for Hiking in Winter</a></strong></p>
<p>A good winter hike needs trusty tools; find tips for hiking in winter and staying warm in the snow in this this free video on winter exercise. Expert: Sheryl McGlochlin Contact: www.crazysherl.com Bio: Sheryl McGlochlin loves spending time with her f&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_rf20w55Ao&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">White Mountain Winter Hike</a></strong></p>
<p>A winter hike in New Hampshire&#8217;s White Mountains. Additional Photos at: www.flickr.com Music by George Winston Night Part 1- Snow December Album</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5jgl3rJFvc&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking &amp; Camping in Keene Valley, NY [HD]</a></strong></p>
<p>There&#8217;s winter camping, and then there&#8217;s surprise winter camping. Near Lake Placid, New York in the beautiful Adirondacks (at the Loj in Keene Valley), we ran into 2 feet of surprise snowfall. It was awesome! This is the updated, high-quality version&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo4qhe7g4RI&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Winter Hiking at Turkey Run State Park</a></strong></p>
<p>This is what it&#8217;s like to hike trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park in the winter. It&#8217;s beautiful, but this is really as far as you can get because the path is flooded and covered in ice, so walking up it isn&#8217;t safe. Justin tries to get to a good spot fo&#8230;</p>
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<h2>Blog Posts on Winter Hiking</h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://havenonhanover.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-hiking.html">Haven on Hanover: <strong>Winter Hiking</strong></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Winter Hiking</strong>. Late last week I heard  on the news that in celebration  of Martin Luther King Day all National Parks were going to be open and free to the public for the weekend That information, coupled with a weather prediction of sunny &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/18/2011 7:20</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://havenonhanover.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-hiking.html</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/january-at-the-starr-library/">“Joys of <strong>Winter Hiking</strong>” « Rhinebeck Community Forum</a></strong></p>
<p>This post was mentioned on Twitter by Dutchess Tourism and rhinecliff.org. rhinecliff.org said: Community: January at the Starr Library: “Joys of <strong>Winter Hiking</strong>” Tuesday, January 25th, 6:30 PM Pre-registratio… http://bit.ly/hTVSRM [...] &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/17/2011 12:26</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/january-at-the-starr-library/</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.vindianz.com/travel/travel-advice-winter-hiking-advice-162222.html">Travel advice: <strong>winter hiking</strong> advice &#8211; vIndianz.com</a></strong></p>
<p>Matt Swaine, editor of Trail magazine, advises  on the best way to start <strong>hiking</strong> the <strong>winter</strong> hills in Britain.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/17/2011 3:22</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://www.vindianz.com/travel/travel-advice-winter-hiking-advice-162222.html</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://kajbunephotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-hiking.html">Kaj Bune Photography: <strong>Winter Hiking</strong></a></strong></p>
<p>But I feel <strong>winter</strong>. Raining the whole night. A dry hour in the garden. Raining the whole day. I can hear the cats. Running in the hall upstairs. Do they like the rain? Very close to sleep. Then, the sound of a raindrop &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/12/2011 7:17</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://kajbunephotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-hiking.html</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2011/01/winter-hike/"><strong>Winter Hike</strong>… « Ms. Cheap</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Winter</strong> provides an opportunity to observe the landscape of the Eastern Highland Rim and even in the coldest months, Taylor Hollow does not disappoint its visitors. <strong>Winter</strong> also allows for <strong>hiking</strong> off-trail without fear of trampling the &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/17/2011 11:59</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://blogs.tennessean.com/cheap/2011/01/winter-hike/</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://article.wn.com/view/2011/01/03/Winter_hiking_treks_around_the_US/"><strong>Winter hiking</strong> treks around the U.S. &#8211; Worldnews.com</a></strong></p>
<p>Photos The solitude, quiet and frozen cold of a <strong>winter</strong> landscape are great reasons to head outdoors in January and February. You can snowshoe, ski, trek or go sledding. Sleep overnight in a tent, lean-to, yurt or cabin.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/05/2011 15:52</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://article.wn.com/view/2011/01/03/Winter_hiking_treks_around_the_US/</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.al.com/living-times/2011/01/post_31.html">Take a brisk <strong>winter hike</strong> in North Alabama on these trails | al.com</a></strong></p>
<p>Get out of the house and take a brisk <strong>winter hike</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/14/2011 9:24</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://blog.al.com/living-times/2011/01/post_31.html</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://hikingboots.com/blog/winter-hiking-how-to-keep-your-feet-warm/"><strong>Winter Hiking</strong>: How to Keep Your Feet Warm | Hiking Boots Blog</a></strong></p>
<p>Wondering how to keep your toes feeling nice when it&#8217;s cold as ice? Insulated boots will help keep your feet warm inside so you can still hit the trails outside.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/05/2011 8:26</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://hikingboots.com/blog/winter-hiking-how-to-keep-your-feet-warm/</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.kitschykitten.com/2011/01/09/winter-hiking-at-starved-rock/"><strong>Winter hiking</strong> at Starved Rock | Kitschy Kitten</a></strong></p>
<p>January in Chicago is nothing if not anti-climactic. It&#8217;s the end of the holiday buzz and the beginning of the long and tortured march toward Spring. The only.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/09/2011 17:32</p>
<p><span style="color: #007000;">http://www.kitschykitten.com/2011/01/09/winter-hiking-at-starved-rock/</span></p>
<p>Is winter hiking for you? Could be. Maybe you are a natural and have been doing it &#8220;forever&#8221;. Maybe you&#8217;d like to give it a try for the first time. In any case, be careful and be safe.</p>
<p>Richard Davidian</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter may be an impossible season for hiking many places in the U.S. But, in other places, it&#8217;s the best time. Check out these blog posts on hiking in Florida, Alabama and Nevada. Time is right to hit Northeast Florida&#8217;s (hiking) trails &#8230; Image by Andrew Ciscel via Flickr It makes good sense that February [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Winter may be an impossible season for hiking many places in the U.S. But, in other places, it&#8217;s the best time. Check out these blog posts on hiking in Florida, Alabama and Nevada.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://jacksonville.com/sports/outdoors/2010-01-29/story/time_is_right_to_hit_northeast_floridas_hiking_trails"><strong>Time is right</strong> to hit Northeast Florida&#8217;s (hiking) trails <strong>&#8230;</strong></a></strong></p>
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<p>It makes good sense that February is Florida Hiking Trails Month. Winter may seem like a strange <strong>time</strong> for it, but consider that other seasons are plagued by vicious mosquitoes and unforgiving heat and humidity.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 01/29/2010 0:00</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Day_Hiking_in_Birmingham,_Alabama">Day <strong>Hiking</strong> in Birmingham, <strong>Alabama</strong> &#8211; Info Barrel</a></strong></p>
<p>Many fantastic day <strong>hikes</strong> and day <strong>hiking</strong> opportunities abound in and around Birmingham, <strong>Alabama</strong> due to the area being located in the spectacular Ridge and Valley physiographic province. The parallel ridges and valleys offer up a variety &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 10/16/2009 21:27</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Day_Hiking_in_Hoover,_Alabama">Day <strong>Hiking</strong> in Hoover, <strong>Alabama</strong> &#8211; Info Barrel</a></strong></p>
<p>Hoover, <strong>Alabama</strong> is a city on the southern side of Birmingham, <strong>Alabama</strong>, the state&#8217;s largest metropolitan area (The Birmingham metro area has a population of around 1.1 million). Hoover is Birmingham&#8217;s largest suburban community.</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 10/17/2009 10:50</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://twilightearth.com/archive/photos/photo-sunday-hiking-the-mojave-desert-and-red-rock-canyon-outside-las-vegas/">Photo Sunday &#8211; <strong>Hiking</strong> the <strong>Mojave</strong> Desert and Red Rock Canyon <strong>&#8230;</strong></a></strong></p>
<p>Why travel to Las Vegas? To <strong>hike</strong> through the <strong>Mojave</strong> desert and scramble through Red Rock Canyon, why else?</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 10/25/2009 10:05</p>
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