Oct 8, 2022The Triple Crownrückkehrunruhe: the feeling of returning from an immersive trip only to notice it fading rapidly from your awareness, as if your brain...
Oct 6, 2022GratitudesIf nothing else is gained from a long backcountry adventure, at least people will always walk away with a greater since of gratitude....
Oct 5, 2022CDT By the numbersHiking is all about numbers... number of miles, number of hours of daylight, number of days of food left, number of pounds on my back,...
Oct 1, 2022The End: Glacier National ParkMy pack was overburdened with goodies for the last stretch of trail. The afternoon sun was harsh as Ranger, Otter, and I departed the...
Sep 28, 2022The BobI snoozed my 7:30 alarm several times. I was never more upset for the dumb sound my phone was making; if I had a rock I probably would...
Sep 20, 2022The Beginning of the EndIt was tough to get out of town. Ranger and I were in no rush to head out but Guru was fresh from three weeks of rest and was eager to...
Sep 15, 2022SmokeDogs barked and cars rumbled late into the night. I slept in until nearly 8am in the platform tent until the canvas walls glowed with the...
Aug 31, 2022Idatana(Idaho/Montana) I had spent 5 days off-trail with some friends and by the time I returned I knew I would be at the back of the pack. By...
Aug 12, 2022YellowstoneThe thick clouds and sporadic rain delayed an early town exit. It wasn't until evening when we hitched out of town as the rain started to...
Aug 5, 2022The Wind River Range: Knapsack ColHIHO: "Hike In, Hike Out" When a thruhiker hikes into town, does necessary town chores, and gets back out on trail, all within the day....
