Tag: hiking

The 12 best hiking boots for 2024, according to outdoor enthusiasts

Any hiker knows how essential it is to find the right pair of shoes before taking off on the trails. Running into rough terrain without a sturdy pair of boots can lead to foot pain, blisters and other uncomfortable ailments—some that can even land you in the hospital. According to Backcountry Gearhead expert, Kenton Matthaei, […]

Stay warm and dry with these Columbia hiking boots, up to 40% off

We’re slooooowly working our way through winter, but wet, slushy conditions in many areas are still making it difficult to enjoy any outdoor time — especially frustrating for those who try to remain active year-round. If this sounds like a familiar predicament, we have a solution at a savings: Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped […]

US Senate panel votes to boost FAA staffing, rejects hiking pilot retirement

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday voted on legislation to boost safety inspectors and air traffic controller staffing but declined to endorse raising the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65. The U.S. House in July voted 351-69 on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration that would […]

FAA warns US Congress against hiking airline pilot retirement age

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration told Congress in a letter on Monday that lawmakers should not raise the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots to 67 from 65, saying it should first be allowed to conduct additional research. “It is crucial to provide the agency an opportunity […]

New Year’s Day hiking events slated throughout Ohio

Dec. 28—In commemoration of the New Year, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is highlighting some of the hiking events taking place Jan. 1. While these are annual events, this year has seen uncharacteristically warm weather for the area, so the parks could see more hikers than usual. “The First Day Hikes program is a […]

The Fed may be done hiking interest rates, but get ready for more corporate defaults in 2024, Fitch Ratings says

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome PowellKevin Dietsch/Getty Images Despite the likely end of Fed rate hikes, corporate defaults will rise next year, Fitch Ratings says. The central bank will lower interest rates by 75 basis points, the rating agency predicts. Meanwhile, slower economic growth will push high-yield bond defaults to 5.0%-5.5%. Corporate defaults will rise next […]