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…
The Banks-Vernonia Bike Trail Annual Trip (and other thoughts on rural tourism and how not to lose elections)
Four years ago I first took the Banks-Vernonia Trail with a big group of friends. This is a bikepacking trip…
My Apres Trail bag
Even if I miss one shower, I have pretty heinous BO. That’s just during the work week. Take me on…
Another Glowing Review of Cascade Designs Trekking Poles 2+ year review
I can’t remember exactly when I bought these poles, but it was at least two years ago, possibly longer. I…
