Dirtmonger
Four months ago I wrote a post about a fellow hiker by the name of Ryan “Dirtmonger” Sylva. We had previously met in August last year on the Continental Divide Trail. In early April, Dirtmonger set out on an approximately Read More …
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Pinkham Notch & Mount Washington
On August 4 and 5 I did a couple of presentations for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) at Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Both talks, the 12 Long Walks and Going Lighter without Compromising Safety were well received………………at the very least no Read More …
PMags – To Cook, or not to Cook?
‘To cook, or not to cook, that is the question: Whether it is nobler in the tummy to suffer, The Pangs and Rumbles of going cold, Or to take a stove against a Wave of hunger, And by opposing it; Read More …
One Pan Wonders
When it comes to backcountry cooking, Teresa “Dicentra” Black has made it her mission to expand the minds, as well as the stomachs of her fellow backpacking enthusiasts. Her book and website, both of which are titled One Pan Wonders, contain a multitude of recipes that are Read More …
Wired & Rockin’
An overdue shout out to a couple of great ladies that are currently hiking the CDT. Their names are Christy “Rockin” Rossander and Erin “Wired” Saver (see photo below; Rockin’ is on the left). I had the good fortune of meeting the Read More …
PCT Kickoff 2013
In late April each year the Pacific Crest Trail has a gathering of aspiring thru hikers, trail angels, lightweight backpacking gear vendors and former hikers. It is held at Lake Morena Country Park in southern California and is known by Read More …
Dirtmonger, Lint and the Vagabond Loop
Whilst walking through the Bob Marshall wilderness last year, I had the good fortune to run into Lint and Dirtmonger (pictured below – DM on the right). Strong hikers both, they were on the last leg of a northbound CDT Read More …
Hiking Websites
I’m a firm believer that time spent in the wilderness will ultimately be your best backcountry teacher. That being said, we all occasionally need a nudge in the right direction. The following hiking-related websites are excellent resources for planning, gear, Read More …