Why guided trips?
As one internet sage stated “It’s just walking”. So why go on a guided trip? Read More …
Tag: backpacking
2014 – The year in review
An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.
The Trail Show #31 – The Great Eastern Trail
The Trail Show #31 featuring the Great Eastern Trail
Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau
Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK featuring an interview with Erik Schlimmer.
Quick Tip: BagTex – A poor person’s VBL
A quick winter tip for keeping the feet warm in single digit temps. Read More …
GoLite – Recent stumbles
Some thoughts about the recent GoLite Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The Trail Show #29: The Pacific Northwest Trail
The Trail Show #29: The Pacific Northwest Trail featuring special guest Cam “Swami” Honan.
Blaze Orange, Blow Downs and Beer: Mt Evans Wilderness
An attempted S24O in the Mt Evans Wilderness with Cam “Swami” Honan of thehikinglife.com .
The Trail Show #28: The Ice Age Trail
The Trail Show #28 featuring Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.
S240: Crater Lakes
A quick autumn amble with someone
Flat Top Mountains Jaunt
A Labor Day weekend jaunt in the Flat Tops Wilderness
The Trail Show #27 – The Live Show at Avery Brewing Co
The Trail Show #27 – The Live Show at Avery Brewing Co benefiting the Continental Divide Trail Coalition.
Quick Tip: Tent stakes in hard ground
The easy way to get stakes in the hard ground often found at “improved” campsites. Read More …
A touch of Autumn in the Eagles Nest
A backpacking weekend in the Eagles Nest Wilderness just outside of Silverthorne and Vail, Colorado.
Trail Magic – Sodas, water caches and trash. Oh my!
A look at the concept known as trail magic and the controversy around it. Trail Magic is the term used to describe the wonderful, unexpected things that happen to thru-hikers during their hike. – The Thru-Hiker’s Hand Book, 1998 edition. Read More …
Northern Colorado Delights
A trip in the northern Colorado mountains. Ridge walks, alpine lakes, wildflowers and other off-trail delights.
The Trail Show #26: The Pinhoti Trail
The Trail Show #26 featuring the Pinhoti Trail.