Where the road ends and the trail begins, we set off on another grand adventure. Along the way, we bypass the prettiest of greenery and tallest of trees. It's enchanting. These horsetail reeds really caught my eye. The picture doesn't do them … [Continue reading]
While searching for bodyweight to backpack ratios I stumbled upon this awesome article on ultralightweight backpacking. Upon discovering the recommended max load of 25% of one's "ideal body weight," the discovery was quite timely. In reading it, I … [Continue reading]
My back has been complaining more than usual. Correction: I've been "more aware" of my back's complains this week. It may be complaining just as much but how I've reacted has been different. The first reason for the acute pain may be that I've … [Continue reading]
Ronin is so laid back that one might think that he has given up his rule of the roost. Don't be fooled. When it matters, like where this stuffed animal is concerned, he knows how to lay down the law. GRRR! Who's the alpha now? … [Continue reading]
With Independence Day smack dab in the middle of our upcoming escape from work, our trek into unexplored territory represents sort of an independence week manifested as 46 steep miles in pursuit of backcountry happiness. I can't remember if I'd … [Continue reading]