A Faster, Filthier Guide to Caltopo

My article Quick and Dirty Guide to Making a Map in Caltopo: A Tutorial on How to Use Caltopo is … More

Whittier Ridge Traverse and Lakes Loop Trip Report

As this past weekend approached, I saw we’d have perfect fall weather. Last fall was horrible, the rains started in … More

Originally we had planned a trip to the Sawtooths in Idaho some months ago. However, as has been the case … More

1 year Review of the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon Most places I backpack do not have cell phone service. … More

Roughly a year ago I went to Goat Rocks Wilderness for the first time. It’s crowded, but for very good … More

Even if I miss one shower, I have pretty heinous BO. That’s just during the work week. Take me on … More

I can’t remember exactly when I bought these poles, but it was at least two years ago, possibly longer. I … More

Silver Star Mountain is pretty close by and I was surprised I’d never been there and never knew anyone who … More

Last year after doing a trip in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, I set the goal to start section hiking the Oregon … More

This weekend we returned to Cottonwood Canyon for a leisurely desert backpack. We like coming here because it is consistently … More