Portable, lightweight and comfortable…I’m in love. Naps are great but what about spending the night in this human-sized banana peel? … More Why I ditched my tent for a hammock while hiking trails and backpacking
The trail claimed the largest tree in Alabama, shadowed a river and hosted several large rock features. There was little elevation gain and loss because the trail shadowed the Sipsey River. This one-way trip had all the ingredients we were looking for… … More What to look for when pickin’ your first backpacking trail
Arriving at Dead Man’s Cabin we did not initially recognize it. We just saw a place to get water. Upon inspecting the guide. We recognized the spring we were getting water from as the marker. … More Grand Sawtooths Loop ~ Day 3, dead men tell no tales
The lake is glassy, birds are awake and the mountain range cupping the far side of the lake is still breathtaking. We’ve camped undisturbed in the backcountry and the coffee is calling. … More Grand Sawtooths Loop Trail – Day 2, to Ardeth Lake
The trail seemed so serene coated with fresh powdery down draped over dark green pine boughs, downed tree trunks and spring flowers accenting the burgeoning ponds fed by rippling alpine streams with rustling waterfalls. … More Grand Sawtooths Loop Trail – Day 1, to Lower Cramer Lake
Rain turned to a snowy mix. Misunderstanding that we would not descend back to lower altitude, we pressed through the snow showers. … More Grand Sawtooths Loop Trail – Start (1/2 Day)
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