I was bitten by the bug to do this hike ever since I read about it in Backpacker Magazine. Then I finally went with a group of friends and it was every bit as cool as I thought it would be. Lots of Appalachian Trail and high mountain views is what this hike is all about. Unfortunately […]
Month: November 2014
Empty Mio Drink Enhancer Bottle Great for soap, olive oil, whatever…
I wanted to pass this along for a cheap spill-proof bottle for soap, olive oil, honey or whatever! I use the Mio drink enhancer to give some flavor to some of the less than tasty water I drink on the trail or just to give it some flavor. Sure, it’s too heavy for ultra-lighter’s but […]
Mt. Rainier – Wonderland Trail 9 Days 93 Miles 9/1/14 Thru 9/10/14
Hiking the Wonderland Trail in 2014 was by far the longest and toughest backpacking trip that I have ever done. It was nothing short of amazing and I was very lucky to have shared it with some great friends. I also met some really nice people along the way that made the trip even better. Each leg of our nine […]
Best Backpack Saw I’ve found! Amazing! The Bahco 396 Laplander
I bought one of the Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw, 8-Inch Blade, 7 TPI about 6 months ago and love it! This thing is awesome and has handled just about anything I’ve thrown at it. It’s imported from Sweden by Snapon so you know it’s a good quality tool because they stand behind their tools one hundred percent. […]
Scoop cups for filling Sawyer Squeeze Pouches
I have a Sawyer Filter and filling the squeeze pouches to the top can be a pain unless I find the perfect stream every time. And as far as ponds, lakes or rivers well I can usually barely get them past half or three quarters full. Maybe I’m missing something but I’ve found the best thing that works for me is a scoop […]
Big South Fork Alum Ford Two Night Frozen Waterfalls Winter Hike 1-31-14 Thru 2-2-14
This was an good winter hike that leaned a little toward a basecamp hiking hike rather than actual backpacking. It was low mileage and that gave us lots of options as far as where we wanted to day hike. Not to mention that it’s winter time and everyone and everything moves slower in the winter time so it was a very relaxing trip. We left […]
BIG SOUTH FORK YAHOO FALLS OVERNIGHT BACKPACK LOOP 4-6-13
I’ve been on this trip a few times and thought I’d put up a rough itinerary of the mileage and some high points. It’s a great beginner trip because it isn’t overly strenuous or high mileage. It’s just about perfect to get someone new out there and give them a taste of the Big South Fork. Water is readily […]
My Sawyer Filter Kit…
I’m always looking for better ways to carry my gear when I go backpacking so I get on the internet and start digging and exploring. I thought I’d share my current Sawyer filter kit to give anyone else a better way to carry theirs. Basically, anyone who has ever filled a Sawyer squeeze pouch knows that […]
Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Gaiters….
I’ve had my Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters for 2-3 years now and they are still going strong. I use them mostly with my hiking shoes or in rainy weather with shoes and boots. They really help keeping debris out of my hiking shoes because of their low height. Now if I’m in some deep snow […]
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