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
Reflecting on the hiking inspiration from others with added perspective. It comes from a collection from various places I’ve been and people I’ve “met”. “…I found a place for his wine in my backpack next to the loaf of bread. I could feel the weight of it as I walked out of town, heavy glass … More Perspective ~ significance, presence & adventure
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
This is a series reflecting on the hiking inspiration from others with added perspective from my trails. It comes from a collection from various places I’ve been and people I’ve “met”. “It seems that as we get older, weeks of exercise is wiped out in just a few days of non-physical activity. And so, we … More Perspective ~ resiliency, technology & identity
Weighted down, water logged, runnin’ on empty, bored and disoriented. Tips to get you off on the right foot! … More Mistakes were made…my first 5 while hiking or backpacking on the trail
This is a new series reflecting on the hiking inspiration from others with added perspective. It comes from a collection from various places I’ve been and people I’ve “met”. “Normally I would not recommend going off trail in unfamiliar territory. These trails are very familiar to me, however. I have spent years, in all four … More Perspective ~ familiarity, preservation & adaptation
Reflecting on the hiking inspiration of others and my perspective on discovery, self-determination & comfort … More Perspective ~ discovery, self-determination & comfort
Things to consider when planning a group outing to maximize enjoyment and minimize frustration…first decisions, pre-trip meeting agenda, capabilities assessment, food, gear, camp tasks, pack shakedowns, oh my! … More Organizing a Successful Group Trip/Hike
Prior to launching this trip, my good friend Ranger shared his exploits in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) located due south of Yellowstone. You’d think his description of a vast rugged snow capped mountain range made prominent by it’s lack of foot hills would be an embellishment but we chose to roll the dice and … More Grand Teton ~ Day 5, from Yellowstone to Jenny Lake
Transitioning to hiking out to your camp spot to spend a night at the pristine lake, breath taking waterfall or amazing view is easier than you think and well worth the effort. … More 5 Trail tips: move from hiking to backpacking
Exploring Our Wilderness 