Monthly Archive: January 2024

Making My Own Gear

There is something magical about starting out with a piece of cloth and turning it into something useful. Maybe it turns into a stuff sack, maybe a sleeping bag, or a hammock, or warm...

Ice Storms and Preparation

Well, we were lucky. No trees fell on the house. We never lost power. And we were even able to offer a place to stay for a friend who couldn’t get to her house...

New Year. New Trails

This year my plan is to hike a couple of shorter trails and a few multi day backpacking trips. Now, by shorter, I mean around 200+ miles. I know this is not everyone’s idea...

Welcome

Welcome to my old blog in a new space. After a decade of using the Postholer.com site to post my blogs, I have decided to try out a new set up. In doing so...