Thoughts on safety
A horrific event happened on the Appalachian Trail. But it does dissuade how I approach the wilderness. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Thoughts on National Parks Week
Musing on the future of national parks since it is National Parks Week. Read More …
Old school cooking – Lentils and Sausage
Part recipe, part food history. A dish I haven’t had in a long time with roots pre-Roman Empire. All with a 21st-century twist; made with a rice cooker. Read More …
Long Hikes: Romance vs. Reality
“Reality often astonishes theory.” Some thoughts on romance trumping reality and how to make these dreams comes true. Read More …
More thoughts on “Be Prepared”
Some additional thoughts on the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared.” A motto often misinterpreted to be gear focused. Read More …
Better to have it and not need it?
Thoughts on a widely used trope. Read More …
Thoughts on “Bearanoia”
Thoughts on why people are not just “bear aware”, but “bearanoid”. Read More …
You get what you pay for?
Looking a bit closer at this often stated trope. Read More …
Italian-American Sunday Gravy recipe
I made a batch of Neapolitan Ragu this past weekend. Better known as tomato sauce. Or “Sunday Gravy.” Read More …
Bison – The American icon
Bison, to me, is the most American of animals. Read More …
What is a thru-hike?
Some Friday evening musings of when a backpacking trip becomes a thru-hike. Read More …
On this government shutdown
Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More …
2018: A year on the road and a new home
If I had to summarize 2018 succinctly? “One of the best years of my life.” Read More …
The Real Backpackers of YouTube
Thoughts on the popularity of Reality Backpacking TV. Read More …
Gear Review: Let’s look at boxes!
With all these unboxing videos coming out for the Holidays, you know what we need? A review of the boxes. Read More …
A hike in the museum
Try to not to make “museum displays” as those displays can destroy the archeological record. Read More …