CDT Kick Off

Apr 18, 2016 | New Mexico, Pre-Hike

The past few days have been a whirlwind, Thursday last week I wrapped a few last minute items at home like finally getting the washing machine fixed, had an hour of loving on Karluk before saying goodbye and Suzy came and whisked us off to the airport.  I nearly lost...

The Final Countdown

Apr 14, 2016 | Pre-Hike

With just days left before I leave my beloved Portland, Oregon I am deep in the throes of the final countdown.  The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of sorting and packing gear, making resupply boxes and wrapping up the list of things that needed to be done at the...

The seven most common FAQ’s I get asked these days

Mar 31, 2016 | Pre-Hike

Whenever I tell someone what I am currently up to, the conversation always takes the same turn and I am left answering these seven question over and over. Being a bit of sarcastic person I am going to share with you what I say and what I really want to say. 1. From...

Training on the Klickitat Trail

Mar 24, 2016 | Pre-Hike

After nearly killing myself the past few weeks at home getting things in order for my CDT hike, I decided it was time to take an overnight trip to test out my gear kit and knock the rust off my joints. I met up with “Tomato” and “Sweet Potatoe”...

A Leap of Faith

Mar 9, 2016 | Pre-Hike

I can still remember that cold March morning on Long Island in 1996 as I struggled to lift on my heavy Dana Design pack and load it in my parent’s car for the trip to Penn Station.  In a few hours I would be on a train to DC then a few rides with my future hiking...