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Roy Wallen

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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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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.
dimitrz	03/26/08	10	10	10	10	Apologies for late response - was away .....
Dimitrz	03/11/08	10	10	10	10	Thanks once again in case I forgot .....

Recent Answers from Roy Wallen

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

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

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