Thoughts on this #EPIC PCT snow year
Some thoughts about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the current snow conditions. Read More …
My views on life, the universe, and everything.
Some thoughts about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the current snow conditions. Read More …
Song of The Open Road is rightfully celebrated as a poem about the joy of the journey. But there are some key lines often overlooked about this poem. Read More …
Thoughts on how our connectivity culture is increasing. And its impact upon the wild spaces. Read More …
Some thoughts about National Trails Day and what it means in terms of the outdoors overall. Read More …
Words of wisdom from the late Tom Magliozzi of Car Talk. Read More …
The late author Douglas Adams had a memorable view of the wonders of nature put succinctly in one sentence. Read More …
Why the Tahoe Rim Trail was my second most important lettered route hike. Why? This hike started the change in how I view time spent in the outdoors. Read More …
Some Friday humor that is non-outdoors related. Read More …
An email had the subject line of: Buying gear is like buying a ticket to adventure. Huh??? Read More …
Some cold medicine induced wool-gathering. Read More …
My outdoor tattoos. Of sorts. Read More …
A few ideas for bringing a particular type of libation into the backcountry. Read More …
Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …
Why adding up the mileage a person hiked is not a useful metric for gauging outdoor “expertise.” Read More …
Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term. Read More …
Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …