The Inn at Long Last in Chester, Vermont, is a mythical place. It no longer exists! But for one day in 1993 it gave us a magical experience.
Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking – September 2016
By 2016 I had done many Colorado hikes, but Rocky Mountain NP had been on my bucket list. In September I did the CDT Loop out of Grand Lake.
South San Juan Wilderness Backpacking – August 2012
The 2012 South San Juan Wilderness was my 2nd Colorado backpacking trip. Lessons learned from the failed 2011 Zirkel hike made it a success.
Mount Zirkel Wilderness Backpacking – July 2011
A Zirkel Wilderness hike was my first Colorado backpacking trip in 2011, It was a learning experience on steroids, and didn’t go as planned.
Wind River Range Backpacking – June 2018
My first Wind River Range hike was in 2018. Our plans changed twice due to snow and flooding. It was a great hike, with plenty of mosquitos.
Best Backcountry Night Ever at Bowman Lake – September 2018
Glacier 2018 was an emotional roller coaster of a trip. From the scariest night I’ve had to the best backcountry night ever at Bowman Lake.
Appalachian Trail Virginia Triple Crown Backpacking – May 2018
In May 2018 I joined up with Bob and Travis to do my 3rd Appalachian Trail hike. We headed to Virginia to tackle the Virginia Triple Crown.
Man vs. Mouse at Thomas Knob Shelter – April 2017
Thomas Knob Shelter in the Grayson Highlands on the AT is known for lots of mice. I did battle with one mouse all night during our stay there
No Odd Ordering at Miguel’s – March 2012
My first visit to famous Miguel’s Pizza in the Red River Gorge was in 2012. I learned ordering pizza at Miguel’s is NOT an ‘odd’ experience.
Appalachian Trail Grayson Highlands Backpacking – April 2017
In 2018 Bob joined me for my 2nd Appalachian Trail trip. We drove to Damascus, Virginia to do a 50-mile Grayson Highlands southbound hike.
