A stay at the Jack Huff’s Motor Lodge is a journey back in time to another era of travel, before the days of generic, big chain hotels. It has character. Jack Huff’s is now my go to place in Gatlinburg.
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove – Gear Review
I recently upgraded to the MSR PocketRocket Plus, and it is so near-perfect that it may be the last stove I ever purchase.
Zpacks Triplex Tent – Gear Review
When my trusty Nemo Meta 2P finally ‘gave up the ghost’, I went in search of a replacement shelter. I decided on the Zpacks Triplex, and the Triplex has proven to be the perfect shelter for my needs.
Patagonia Houdini Air Wind Jacket – Gear Review
I’m often asked what my favorite gear item is. For overall versatility and most uses trip-after-trip, my favorite piece of gear is my Patagonia Houdini Air Wind Jacket.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backpacking – March 2022
I kicked off the 2022 hiking season in late March with my fourth backpacking trip to iconic Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We did a 3-day, 2-night, 22-mile hike in the Elmont area of the park.
Wind River Range Backpacking – July 2021
For my ‘big’ western trip of 2021 we returned to the Wind River Range in Wyoming, where the views are glorious and permits aren’t required.
Log Cabin Motel, Pinedale, WY – July 2021
The Log Cabin Motel is a throwback to an earlier age, the time of the ‘motor court’ era. For any trip to the Wind River Range the Log Cabin Motel is Pinedale’s ‘must stay’ lodging.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – June 2021
A canoe trip in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has occupied a spot near the top of my ‘Bucket List’ for a long time. The opportunity finally presented itself in June 2021 when I was invited on a 6-day Boundary Waters trip.
First Post
There is some unwritten rule about Blogs that your first post must be titled ‘First Post’. I don’t know if that’s true, but I didn’t want to take any chances getting on the wrong side of blog ‘karma’… so, ‘First Post’ it is!
Jaden and Bailey
For more than a decade I’ve been blessed to share the trails with two of the greatest hiking partners a backpacker could ever dream of having. This is the story of my two Labs – Jaden and Bailey.
