Backpacking

Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp

Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp

ECT Day 310 Day 310: 18 miles This morning we packed up fairly early at our campsite by the gate. We wanted to have as early a start as possible....

Jan 7, 2024 : Peg Leg
Tossing a Trashy Attitude

Tossing a Trashy Attitude

Our Beautiful Planet- Views from the Colorado Trail in 2023 of the planet we are privileged to live on. Convictions from a Colorado Trail Thru-Hike following the new year. I...

Jan 5, 2024 : Wesley Black
The North East Ultra 8

The North East Ultra 8

The North East Ultra 8 is said to be the toughest Ultra hiking challenge on earth.  As far as my experiences go, it was and will be for a very...

Oct 24, 2023 : Christopher Roma
AZT Days 10-15 South Rim to Flagstaff

AZT Days 10-15 South Rim to Flagstaff

The second emotional challenge of this trail is the water. We didn’t face too much water hardship in the first 100 miles, but the next 100 miles have brought us...

Oct 11, 2023 : Pinky and The Brain
White Mountain Direttissima

White Mountain Direttissima

My 250 mile thru-hike of the 48 White Mountain 4000 footers in one continuous route called a Direttissima was done in 10 days and 19 hours. A complete Direttissima, which...

Oct 6, 2023 : Christopher Roma
AZT Days 1-9 Utah through the Grand Canyon

AZT Days 1-9 Utah through the Grand Canyon

The first emotional challenge of this trail has been the great visibility. Often you can see exactly where the trail is going ahead of you. Initially, as an east coaster,...

Oct 5, 2023 : Pinky and The Brain
Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

The theme of the day was coined by Mary in the morning as (and I quote) 'peppy not poopy' in reference to bathroom and Coca Cola stops all morning. That's...

Oct 1, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Each day is becoming harder and harder to remember, as if they're all becoming one blur! Mary and I have been having a great time out here, and it's weird...

Sep 30, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Today was a loooong hot day on the Camino, so vamos lets step out some miles! The clockwork morning routine The morning routine has been becoming more and more seamless...

Sep 27, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 3: Short Walk to Pontevedra

Camino Day 3: Short Walk to Pontevedra

It's day three, and our shortest day of the trip with 13 km / 8.1 mi to step out, so let's get to it! Part of our walk through Arcade...

Sep 27, 2023 : Shannon