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.
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.
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.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backpacking – Sept 2017
The 2017 season ended with a Great Smoky Mountains National Park hike. Fires from 2016 would have a huge impact. Ultimately, I had to bail.
Appalachian Trail Roan Highlands Backpacking – May 2016
I dreamed of backpacking on the Appalachian Trail since the 1960s. My first AT hike came in 2016 when I completed the Roan Highlands section.
Savage Gulf SNA Backpacking – March 2019
My first hike of the 2019 season was to Savage Gulf State Natural Area in Tennessee. It was a great hike. I’ll always remember the bridges!
Bandon Dunes Golf – November 2010
It took my brother Chip 22 years, but Bandon Dunes was the sequel to our 1988 Scotland trip. It was a great trip but it didn’t go as planned.
