Long Trail Info
A Vermont’s Long Trail planning guide. Has info on re-supply, town stops, and some other info that may be useful. Through the power of the Internet, I was able to update this doc without hiking it again. Believe me, I’d Read More …
A Vermont’s Long Trail planning guide. Has info on re-supply, town stops, and some other info that may be useful. Through the power of the Internet, I was able to update this doc without hiking it again. Believe me, I’d Read More …
Fall is, hands down, my favorite time of the year to backpack. I love the blazing aspen, the sound of elks bugling and that wonderful crisp, cool and bracing night air. The stars above are so clear at night and Read More …
An annual loop of mine: Over Pawnee to Buchanan Pass and then up and over the shoulder Audbon. I never get tired of this loop. It has high passes, beautiful scenery and and is not far fro my home. What's Read More …
Home is sometimes that long brown path leading wherever we choose… Read More …
1986 was the year I climbed Mt. Lafayette in New Hampshire. It was also my first time on the Appalachian Trail. This is a story of my first time on the Appalachian Trail. In 1987 I was a Boy Scout Read More …
Before a thru-hike, many people discuss the plans before the trail and what being on the trail will be like. Few people ask what it is like when you FINISH the trail. Adjusting to life after the trail can be Read More …
I’ve recently been a bit more strict about the size of trips I organize. Some members of the outdoor group to which I belong have questioned this TRIP IS FULL designation. Some seriously, some teasingly, all wondering. Here is my Read More …
Two questions I am always asked about my thru-hikes are "How many miles per day did you hike?" and "What did you eat?". My Colorado Trail thru-hike was short enough where I was able to keep track of this information. Read More …
Over the years my base pack weight has become lighter and lighter. It took many miles and years of tinkering to get to this point, though! I have been asked if I had gear lists for the different trails I’ve Read More …
Well, August was not quite my month for outdoor fun…. In the first weeks of summer, I think I did 4 backpacking trips, 2 multi-day camping trips, misc alpine climbs and even some backcountry skiing! August? Well, the clutch went Read More …