Every so often, I get e-mails asking for advice on hikes or backpacks within the Boulder/Denver area. Having some down time at work, I have put together some of my favorite Colorado backpacking loops, day hikes and ski tours that are no more than 2-3 hrs away from my home. These are my favorites for [...]

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 rather be hiking it again!  This doc was updated last in July 2011.

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. The information should prove to be informative, amusing and scary.    

My journal from my 2009 Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike.  Additionally I have planning information in case you'd like to do the trail as well.  

The journal from my 2009 thru-hike of Benton MacKaye Trail. This article also has planing info.