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Blue Mountain Eagle
Journey Through Grant County
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Contributed photo/Haley Hueckman
Rashauna Workman, left, and Mike Lirette hike the Amelia Creek Trail in the Monument Rock Wilderness.
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E AGLE Q&A
Local adventurer
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tips and
experiences
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Blue Mountain Eagle
With thousands of miles
of dirt and gravel under her
boots, local hiking enthusi-
ast Haley Hueckman knows
plenty about both day trips
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and backpacking in Grant
County.
From tips and equipment
to personal experiences and
favorite spots – both begin-
ners and advanced hikers
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edge and advice.
The Eagle talked with
Hueckman recently, and
asked her to share her passion
and know-how for other trail
trekkers.
Q. Let’s start with some
basics. What are some good
tips, as far as supplies and
safety equipment a beginner
hiker should know before hit-
ting the trail – either for a day
or overnight trip?
A. The most important tip
for day hikers and backpack-
ers alike is water. Staying hy-
drated is crucial. Bring water
when you start your hike,
and if you suspect you’ll
need more later in the day,
plan your trip according to
natural water sources. If you
carry water bottles, I suggest
Nalgene bottles. Personally, I
carry a 3 liter bladder. If you
need to purify drinking water
from a stream or creek, you
have two options. You can
use iodine drops or a pump.
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portant you carry lightweight
equipment. They make
backpacking tents, sleeping
See TIPS, Page C3
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