Are you going “Hiking” this year?
The capital “H” means long trails with a designated route. The answer is no. And probably not for a while. Read More …
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
FKT, OKT, YKT and OK-Dokee : The Roger Banister effect
Some thoughts on trail records and their impact. Read More …
Gossamer Gear Blog : Time for a Walk
A recent post I wrote for the Gossamer Gear website about shorter thru-hikes. At this stage in my life, I want to get out as much as I can. But taking off for 4-6 months may not be an option. Read More …
Technology, gear and decision making
Some recent thoughts on the recent tragedy in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. And how gear and technology can only go far. Read More …
Grassroots to organized – The changing nature of thru-hikes
The nature of The Triple Crown hiking trails are changing rapidly. Here’s the how, why and what the changes (possibly) mean.
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And now a PSA
Critters can be a problem…even at the trail head.
At the temple of gear – The Winter OR show
Three days at the winter OR: Seeing a lot of gear, seeing a lot of friends and pitching in to help a good cause.
Tools of the trade
Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that. Read More …
Backcountry mobile device etiquette
Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry. Read More …
TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot
GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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Why guided trips?
As one internet sage stated “It’s just walking”. So why go on a guided trip? Read More …
Duct tape is magic
The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …
2014 – The year in review
An overview of 2014 and where I plan to head in 2015.
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
Vermont’s Long Trail – My most important long hike
Why Vermont’s Long Trail hikes were important for me. Read More …
Urban Stroll
Snow is not quite what I need it to be in the high country. I am getting over a cold. Time to take an urban stroll.
Why support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition?
In this time of giving, helping to support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is a worthy cause.
Website of the week: DAVE’S NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PAGE
Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page