Embrace the Brutality – the origins
The origins of the phrase “Embrace the Brutality” for the CDT.
Category: Musings
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
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 …
Simple Pleasures
The joy of the simple pleasures.
Website of the Week – Mad Monte’s Retro Outdoor Gear page
A look at a cool collection of older, but very serviceable, outdoor gear.
Death of Backpacking – A response
A recent article in High Country News was titled The Death of Backpacking. Hyperbole? No basis in fact? My own .05 worth… Read More …
Cadillac Desert: A re-visit
An overlook at a favorite book of mine: Cadillac Desert. Read More …
Gossamer Gear blog post: The Weekend Warrior
A guest post I made over on the Gossamer Gear blog site: The Weekend Warrior
The Liebster Award
My contribution to the latest trend making the hiking website circle: The Liebster Award.
Thoughts on Colin Fletcher
Some musings on a favorite quote from a favorite book by Colin Fletcher Read More …
Thru-Hikers: Specialized outdoors knowledge
Thru-hikers have extensive experience in the outdoors. But it is a very specialized experience.
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The Joy of the short stroll
Enjoy the outdoor time any chance you get. Even if it just a short stroll.
If I did it again – The Big Three Trails
What if I did the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails again? Here’s what I’d do A fairly common question on the hiking forums from people new to thru-hiking is asking “What would you do differently on your Read More …
Why Solo Wilderness Adventures?
Why solo wilderness adventures? What is it about being alone in the wilderness that may be appealing to certain people? Here’s my own personal perspective. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 14
The latest issue of Trail Groove is out. In this issue are two articles I wrote. Trail Groove Issue 14 is out and I am again fortunate to write some articles for this magazine I am a big fan Read More …
Phew!
Life has been busy…and I am catching up!
Real World vs Chaos
The Real World vs Chaos. Or free time vs work time.
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Post-Trip Gear List
A few luxury items for after the trip makes the drive home a little more pleasant. Makes a nice transition between the outdoors and home time, too. Read More …
Backpacking weight mania!
Lightweight backpacking is a good thing. Getting obsessed over the labels? Not so much.