Madison Spring Hut to Mount HightFrozen Nose Camp to Early Spruce CampAT miles: 15.7Total miles: 1891Elevation change: 6847ft gain, 6860ft loss Today was the steepest. Today was the slushiest. After one final summit, I exited the Presidential Range, leaving behind one of the most glorious stretch of the AT so far, and ran straight into…
The sun is setting over an AT shelter crowded with hikers. Some are thru-hikers, while others are out for only a night or two. Everyone begins to quiet down and settle in for the night. Suddenly, loud crashing footsteps approach. A man appears, ragged and reeking. When he speaks, he is in an impatient and…
My enthusiasm continued to build as I moved into the New York section of the trail that would take me across the Hudson River towards Connecticut. My daily mileage also hit a four day high of 72 miles as I was really getting into a solid daily routine. Here’s the summary of these four days:…
Ripley Falls Trailhead to Madison Spring HutPurple Rain White Mountains Camp to Frozen Nose CampAT miles: 18.5Total miles: 1875.3Elevation change: 8862ft gain, 5440ft loss Although the weather forecast did little to inspire my confidence, the traverse of the mighty Presidential Range was as amazing as I could have hoped for. A passing cold front had…
If you’ve already heard about the Ultamid 2, you probably heard that it’s the Taj Mahal of tents. Seriously y’all this thing will dominate any campsite. Feel free to watch with wonder & amusement as your mortal frenemies tremble in their lesser DCF shelters. The ergonomic pyramid shape of this reflective white beacon towers straight…
I Recently tested out the ULA Equipment Ohm 2.0 backpack, and overall I give it a big ol’ thumbs up! The Ohm 2.0 is an ultralight backpack. It can be used for a range of activities from day hikes to thru-hikes. However, the intended purpose is for those who travel light and are looking for…
I’d really enjoy this stretch of the New Jersey and New York AT. The wide spectrum of sights and eco-settings really made these days special. Here’s the summary of my travels: Day 24: Brink Road Shelter, NJ to High Point Shelter, NJ (20 miles) Day 25: High Point Shelter, NJ to beer! then Pochuck Mountain…
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Galehead Hut to Ripley Falls TrailheadFood Mover Camp to Purple Rain White Mountains CampAT miles: 14.4Total miles: 1856.8Elevation change: 2467ft gain, 4793ft loss The decision to spend the night at Galehead Hut could not have yielded better results. Having a dry night under a large roof while the rain poured down yesterday evening was an…
Liberty Slope to Galehead HutGloomy Hummus Camp to Food Mover CampAT miles: 11.8Total miles: 1842.4Elevation change: 6138ft gain, 4347ft loss Even with my alarm set to chime an hour earlier than normal, I was awake and alert by the time it called me into action. I guess that I was juiced for the day, both…
As waves of international turmoil shake the photographic world, how will the industry be affected? Additionally, are there ways we can protect ourselves from this economic mess? Here are seven options. During the pandemic, people were not spending money. So, there was a short period where those who were lucky enough to have saved could…
