Solo Trip: Twin Lakes
Last year instead of New Year’s resolutions I made adventure resolutions. Solo backpacking was the last item left on that list – check! My dog Aspen and I hiked from […]
Tag Archives: backpacking
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 […]
Spork in the Trail: Fancy Mac and Cheese
A staple of my backpacking diet is fancy macaroni and cheese – simple, easy to diversify, delicious. For this particular batch I used: Macaroni and cheese – of the Trader Joe’s […]
Burt Canyon Backpacking
It’s official, Hoover Wilderness is my favorite wilderness hands down. The sky-scrapping peaks, the eastern Sierra foliage, the lack of people – amazing. The plan was to hike up Burt […]
Gear Up: Wilderness First Aid
The backcountry is an unpredictable place when it comes to safety. Thankfully the worst I’ve seen personally is some blister-mangled feet and raspberried hips from an ill-fitting pack. However, we […]
Bigfoot’s Library: A Really Cool Backpackin’ Book
I grew up hiking, but the idea of strapping on a 35-pound backpack and hiking around did not looking appealing at first glance, until Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backpackin’ Book: […]
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