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.
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.
Cowboy on the Pacific Crest Trail – September 2015
The 2015 Sierra Nevada hike was a confidence test in my early days of western hikes. In a ‘trail provides’ moment I met a cowboy on the PCT.
Nature TV at Hartenstein Lake – August 2015
Hartenstein Lake is a hidden gem that I found during our 2015 Collegiate Peaks hike. It gave us the best night of nature TV we’ve ever had.
Doubting Myself on the Great Peaks Traverse – June 2020
In June 2020 I hiked the Adirondack Great Peaks Traverse. I had no idea what I was getting into. At one point I wondered if I would make it.
Hypothermic Moonscape on Bighorn Flats – September 2016
My traverse across the Bighorn Flats on the CDT Loop in Rocky Mountain National Park was benign. But it also provided plenty of drama.
Cold Night at Boulder Pass – September 2018
I spent the 2nd night of my 2018 Glacier hike at Boulder Pass. It was the coldest I’ve ever been while backpacking, as well as my life.
Spooky Night at Ediza Lake – September 2015
I spent the 1st night of my 2015 Sierra Nevada hike at Ediza Lake. It would prove to be a spooky, sleepless, and memorable first night.
