For the love of conifers
“I love pine trees!” Niecie squeed in excitement on coming upon a dense thicket of evergreens during a hike in the Hickson Forest last Sunday.
Niecie hugging the broad trunk of a tree
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Understanding hiking jackets - What do you really need?
Okay, I’ll admit it, outdoor apparel is confusing, especially when it comes to jackets.
I came to this realization after my girlfriend Niecie asked me why I needed a rain jacket. The
What I’m reading in 2018 - The Complete Idiots Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
One of my many New Years resolutions was to get out and hike more and hike smarter, and in the spirit of this goal I picked up Jason Stevenson’s “The Complete Idiots
Escaping the slump, a return to the trails
To be honest, this year hasn’t turned out quite how I might have liked. Many of my trips, upgrades and personal goals have been put on hold for one reason or another.
Eating up the miles — Day 2 on the road to The Big Easy
We’re back on the road again today eating up the miles on the way south to The Big Easy. We’ve got just under 530 miles to go today to reach our