Crossing Rivers and Streams
‘John at Muir Pass’ My watch said 4AM. We were working our way up the snow fields in the bitter cold, our headlamps piercing through the predawn darkness. John and I were nearing 11,955...
Category: 2024 Trails
Refueling
Recently, as I thought about our planning, I was pleased with the progress Cappuccino and I had made on the OHT trip. We had transportation arranged, tickets purchased, hotels booked, shuttles arranged, a resupply...
Resupply
Fuel! It’s necessary for travel. Not the gas or diesel you immediately thought of, but the food and liquids that our bodies burn when we hike long distances day after day. How do you...
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...
Hey Dan, I’m not opposed to shorter mileage days, but wanted something that would be interesting to Will. You know…