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Expert Profile: Roy Wallen

Expertise:   I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
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. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Society of Critical Care Medicine, member of New England 4000-footer Club, numerous hikes and climbs (Appalachias; German, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps; US desert southwest).

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Prestige Points: 1060
Knowledge   9.82   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.64   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.64   Best of the best
Politeness   9.82   Best of the best
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Apologies for late response - was away on a holiday. Thanks for the wonderful advise..Cheers
(dimitrz on 03/26/08)
Thanks once again in case I forgot to rate your answer previously
(Dimitrz on 03/11/08)
thanks mate
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Recent Answers from Roy Wallen
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...
2008-06-16  The nitty-gritties of backpacking Thanks for your questions. They are extensive and I will try to address them here in as complete a way as you’ve asked. 1. Cat-holes: First, you’d be amazed at how many people avoid digging a cat-hole...
2008-06-02  Beginner Hiking... what do we need to start out with? As in all things, you need to exercise judgement in what to carry on a hiking trip. What you carry, if anything at all, depends on the walk. That said, if you are heading out for a half-day of hiking...
2008-06-02  Beginner Hiking... what do we need to start out with? Congratulations on making a start to what will be, in my experience, some of the best times in your life. You're off to a good start with quality hiking shoes. My suggestion is to also pay attention...
2008-04-17  Backpack Help My son and daughter did this two years ago. They each bought good-sized but comfortable packs from REI (my preferred outdoor equipment store); a sample of some can be seen at http://www.rei.com/camping/shoplette/Backpacks/Extended+Trip+Packs?cm_re=toc*2*e...
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