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I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
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Working in the application of technology to medical products. Experience includes 20+ years in product marketing and strategic planning, of which 8 years was in Europe providing strategic and tactical support to European and Asian markets and 3 years in managing distribution channels outside North America. Since 1973, a hiking and climbing enthusiast with a wide range of hiking and climbing experience in the eastern US and Europe.Since 1970, a Christian who takes his faith seriously. BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on biomedical applications; graduate work in engineering and business; Greek language study; fluent in English (native) and German. New England 4000-footer Club, numerous hikes and climbs (Appalachias; German, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps; US desert southwest).
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| Bill | 01/19/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Roger Cocchi | 01/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Laxmi | 08/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Laxmi | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| nash | 06/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent advice, thank you. |
Recent Answers from Roy Wallen
2009-12-31 AT Hike:
Based on what you've said, my recommendation is for one of two options. One is to start in Bear Mountain State Park (http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/13/details.aspx) and map out a route north on the
2009-12-30 AT Hike:
My experience is limited to southwest and northeast of the area you mention. I have not hiked around Pawling. I'm not familiar with the Pawling Nature Preserve but there appears to be nice hiking, based
2009-08-13 camping question:
There are no "real" mountains within 2-3 hours of Lansdale. There are some waterfalls in the Poconos, northeast of you. Promised Land State Park seems to meet most of your needs (no motor boats, though
2009-06-18 Camping in NYC area:
Having never lived in New York City and not having much experience camping in areas accessible to the city, I'm not in the best position to answer your question. I do know that Sterling Forest and Harriman
2008-07-26 Smartwool vs Silk clothing:
I apologize but have no experience with SmartWool jackets and shirts. I have used their socks and like them (as an outer layer, using a polypropylene sock liner). In the past, I used silk but found it
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