Albert Mountain, NC
We had a good plan, I thought. We learned about Albert Mountain from laminated sheets of...
Hiking & Mountaineering
Climbing a mountain is one of the most often-used metaphors in literature, but for good reason — it’s a good metaphor for life. There’s a goal, challenge, and (hopefully) victory — and of course, the view from the top.
Hiking & Mountaineering Subtopics
A Backpacking Trip in the Black Hills of SD (Black Elk Wilderness)
My friend Diana wanted to go on a three-day backpacking trip with her fellow researcher Saar...
Tent Pole Shockcord Repair
The last time I went camping, I noticed my now-classic Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD---which is...
Mt. Battie, ME
The idea was pretty simple. I'd drive over to Camden Hills State Park, pay my...
Smith Rock, OR
Here are some photos from hiking at Smith Rock from yesterday and this morning. How...
Yoho National Park, BC
The original idea was to stay at Abbott Pass Hut at 10,400'---the highest inhabitable structure in...
Volcán Barú, Panamá
It's kind of hard to believe, but I almost had dismissed the opportunity for this super...
Racoon Creek State Park, PA
Added photos from Racoon Creek State Park (30-miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), which I spent...
Ohiopyle State Park, PA
Here are pictures from my solo backpacking trip through Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania....
General category: Adventure
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