Read: 12 mins. Twelve years ago on a hike up Yosemite's Half Dome, a friend shared an important term with me: Summit Fever. The state of mind where the desire to reach an objective -- at whatever costs -- is so strong, irrational decisions or illogical choices could be made with potentially dangerous or fatal consequences. The realization changed the way I hike and why I try my best not to leave anyone behind.
Read: 6 mins. Fossil's newest edition to the Gen 5 series of smartwatches brings some improvements to Google's neglected Wear OS software in a fast, beautiful, well-built piece of hardware. How does it compare to other Wear OS and Samsung's 2018 Galaxy Watch 46mm watches?
Read: 3 mins. My Garmin Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) chest strap mysteriously stopped working last month. With ANT+ and Bluetooth support, how did the Powr Labs HRM do with my Garmin Forerunner GPS Sport Watch at half the price?
Read: 7 mins. "Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It occurs most commonly in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. Signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include a scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging and burning." I got it after backpacking Yosemite. Here are the remedies I followed to prevent its spread and get rid of it.