Ghost Trails
Find an old trail on a map or even stumble upon it? That’s a Ghost Trail. And it is an interesting way to walk a little bit of forgotten outdoor history. Read More …
Tag: off trail
Off-trail exploring at Brainard Lake
Turning what could have been a difficult day of skiing into a memorable jaunt. Read More …
Off-trail hiking vs. Bushwhacking
Bushwhacking may be off-trail. But not all off-trail hiking is bushwhacking. Here’s what I think are the differences. Read More …
Talus vs. Scree – What is the difference?
A quick and dirty description of the difference between talus and scree. Read More …
TrailGroove Issue 17 : Off-Trail Delights
In the latest issue of TrailGroove, I wrote an article about off-trail hiking and reported the news. Lots of other excellent articles as well. Check it out! Read More …
A Little Madness – Chiquita, Ypsilon and Fay Lakes
“A man needs a little madness….” -Nikos Kazantzakis Saturday Aug 6th was spent doing mundane chores needed for my vastly expanding ‘grown-up’ life: Oil changes, tires, errands, this and that. All things I neglected doing the decidedly non-responsible things that Read More …