backcountry saunters

Grew up in E Tn, moved ariund a fair bit as an adult. Settled in Tahoe in 2012. In 2022 retired, sold everything and went full nomad. In Tahoe I spent 8 years on the Search and Rescue team. When not travelling or backpacking I am a summer guide working with youth in a therapeutic context.

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Pennine Way Week 2 (Oops Not So Fast)

Pennine Way Week 2 (Oops Not So Fast)

Pennine Way, Week 2: Heptonstall to  Thornton-in-Craven   Day 5: Heptonstall to Ickornshaw (okay these names…) 15 miles was the goal

Apr 25, 2024 : backcountry saunters
Up the Pennines (Week 1)

Up the Pennines (Week 1)

The Pennine Way, what is it? The first of the National Trails in the UK, it is 267 miles, runs N/S along the Pennine mountains.  It flows through

Apr 10, 2024 : backcountry saunters
Hello From Jamie

Hello From Jamie

I also go by backcountry saunters.  Thanks to The Trek for allowing me this platform.  This spring I am ticking off a couple of jaunts in the UK.

Apr 4, 2024 : backcountry saunters