Tweet Not my original title for this article..but so it goes. The original title of this article was "Lighten the load; not the wallet" ; a quick crash course in how to dirt bag. Not tips new to anyone in the long distance hiking scene, but probably good tips for the average person who thinks [...]

Tweet Squeezing in time for backcountry pursuits can sometimes be difficult. Social obligations, limited time in an increasingly busy work week with also limited time to  play catch up on  weekends and then managing relationships among friends, family and significant others.  Add children to the mix and free time is esp rare. So it was [...]

Tweet The Appalachian Trail confernece now has their hiker photos from Harpers Ferry online! Below is a photo of my from May 16th, 1998.  

Tweet Adrianna and I did a short hike on the Beaver Meadows loop in Rocky Mountain National Park.  A short, but enjoyable hike on a Sunday afternoon. Widflowers and wildlife abounded. And only two people were spotted!  

Tweet An article about the high snow pack found in June 2011. A short, bald, Eye-talian guy is quoted in it..