If there was a shittier year than 2016, it was 2017. If there was a better year for me personally…
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…
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…
Gear That has been Working Out Just Fine
I’ve been meaning to write about gear in individual reviews, but have been more pressed for time lately. Plus,…
Six Days in Olympic National Park Trip Report
Originally we had planned a trip to the Sawtooths in Idaho some months ago. However, as has been the case…
A Very Special Post: Douchepacker is Officially off the Market (Total Eclipse Trip Report)
We discussed many plans for this past weekends Total Solar Eclipse. We had thought about just staying in town which…
River Snorkeling is Awesome
Lately I’ve taken up a new activity on the weekends, which is snorkeling in local rivers. Years ago I was…
My thoughts on the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon 1 year in
1 year Review of the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon Most places I backpack do not have cell phone service.…
We Need to Have a Conversation About Small Plate Restaurants
Small-plate restaurants have bothered me for sometime. They are horrible and I hate them. I’m genuinely surprised they’re still…
Goat Rocks Wilderness Part Deux: A Wildflower Fiesta of Tremendous Proportions
Roughly a year ago I went to Goat Rocks Wilderness for the first time. It’s crowded, but for very good…
