Awhile back, I started hearing all of this talk around Alpha Direct and I so I did a little bit of investigating. Well actually, at first I started seeing these hoodies on my some of my favorite hiking videos and that caught my eye. The hoodies looked like they were very lofty, with […]
Month: October 2025
ELK GARDEN TO DEEP GAP OUT AND BACK – GRAYSON HIGHLANDS
HydraPak Flexible Botttles, 50% Lighter Than Most Water Bottles My intent was to day hike up to Deep Gap or Thomas Knob Shelter(and back) and I figured the best way to get there was from Elk Garden, which is located on Whitetop Rd / Route 600. It’s a great […]
TWIN PINNACLES HIKE – STAMPERS BRANCH TRAIL – GRAYSON HIGHLANDS
The Big Pinnacle trailhead is located at Massie Gap which right across the road from the day hikers parking lot at Grayson Highlands State Park. It’s very easy to find and is marked fairly well. In the warmer months, this lot fills up fast on the weekends so it’s a good idea to get there […]
GRAYSON HIGHLANDS – CABIN CREEK TRAIL
An outstanding short day hike that’s well worth checking out!


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