Tahoe Rim Trail: Ruffwear On The Trail
Aspen is quite the adventure pup, having already completed seven days and 57 miles on the John Muir Trail (JMT). However, with the Tahoe Rim thru-hike we were tripling that mileage. We […]
Category Archives: Gear Up
How To Make A Map Wallet
I loved my map wallet to pieces – literarily. I’ve had to ask cashiers for tape to hold it together just a little bit longer for a couple months now. […]
Organize Possible Adventures
If you’re anything like me, you have a pile of magazine clippings a few inches thick – good luck remembering what’s in that pile and actually finding it when needed. […]
Adventure Essentials
When headed out for an adventure does your pack include these items that are essential to survival should you get more than you bargained for? In no particular order: Headlamp – […]
Respect on the Slopes
With the snow piling up it’s time to dust off the snowboard and get ready to hit the slopes! Over any given non-holiday weekend, about 4,000 people visit Mt. Rose […]
Winter Travel Tips
With a chill in the air my thoughts turn to winter driving; and nothing puts a damper on a winter adventure like getting stuck in the snow. Or sitting for […]
Seven Days On The Trail With A Dog
All year I looked forward to Aspen joining us on the dog-friendly stretch of the John Muir Trail, but as the trip date loomed nearer I started second-guessing my decision […]
Lady Products in the Backcountry
Warning: This post may cause men to squirm or blush. Back in 2006 I worked at a ranger station that issued wilderness permits. A young couple came in one day to […]
The Many Layers of a Backpacker
When getting ready for any type of trip I have a method for insuring I don’t forget any clothing; I work from top to bottom – visualizing what needs to […]
Training Collar: A Tale of a New Dog
As a Leave No Trace Master Educator it was a bit embarrassing having an impact monster for a dog, particularly her wildlife chasing habit. People have different opinions on dogs […]
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