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1 September, 2015

First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!
First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!

First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!

Tags: #firstlitemoment, #huntalaska, Blister Prevention, First Lite Mountain Athlete Compression Socks, First Lite Sock Give Away, First Lite Socks, Lathrop & Son's Review|

Skip to the bottom if all you want to do is win some free First Lite socks! Read on for details.... I've battled blisters and boot/feet issues for the last several years. After 2014's sheep hunt I had enough. I reached out to Lathrop & Sons and went with the custom boot fit. I also read Stephen Lathrop's article on Rokslide about preventative foot care. I then combined all of this with First Lite's Mountain Athlete Compression Socks and the result has

18 August, 2015

Blood, Sweat, Crowds, Impassable Terrain; failure…. #sheephunting
Blood, Sweat, Crowds, Impassable Terrain; failure…. #sheephunting

Blood, Sweat, Crowds, Impassable Terrain; failure…. #sheephunting

Tags: #huntalaska, Alaska, Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3, First AId, First Lite, First Lite Socks, Pioneer X Stream, Sheep Hunting, Sitka Gear, Stone Glacier|

Stone Glaciers all loaded up The title pretty much sums up 2015’s sheep hunt. Yet despite eating tag soup, any time in sheep country is a coveted adventure and a time for learning and reflection. Our trip started out great. Good weather, robust plans, and solid preparation. Pioneer X-Stream Our adventure this year involved multiple rivers and creeks in an attempt to distance ourselves from other hunters. We utilized a Pristine Ventures Pioneer X Stream to