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Jim Sweeney

Former mathematician turned furniture maker, I'm lucky to live near some of the best hiking and backpacking country on the planet.

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Lightweight Testimony: Jim Sweeney’s Enlightenment via Lead Weights, Helium Balloons, and Yachting

"I guess I first realized my pack weight had to change when I was in intensive care recovering from a bad fishing trip."

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