Time-lapse video: Testing Cold Weather Gear in April… again!
Another cold front is moving through NH and it’s given me the opportunity to test some of my cold weather gear in April… again! Tonight I’m planning to spend the night outside. Here is some of the gear that I’ll be using/testing tonight and that appears in the video below. Used Overnight: North Face -Soloist Gore-tex® Bivy Katabatic Gear – Flex 22 Quilt Thermarest – … Read More
Gear Review: WoolPRO Merino Wool
Why Buy? About a year ago, I started testing my first merino wool products in preparation for a 60+ mile backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail (HST). During my gear testing for this trip, I started to realize that merino wool is an amazing material. After finishing my trip I was convinced of it’s antibacterial (odor preventing) and wicking properties. My testing continued throughout the … Read More
San Jacinto and Miller Peaks via the Sid Davis Route
With my cross-country move last month, I’ve fallen way behind on editing photos and writing trip reports. With the recent snowfall in SoCal, I figured I should get these photos posted as someone headed to the area might find them useful. I’m hoping that I’ll come back at some point and add some details, but for now, here are my photos … Read More
Gear Giveaway: National Geographic Children’s Books
To celebrate Kids to Parks Day, The National Park Trust & National Geographic are teaming up with HikingGeek to give away National Geographic’s Kids National Parks Guide USA Centennial Edition & Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure.
#FlashbackFriday – Fatherly Musings in Zion National Park
Almost a year ago, we visited Zion NP. That weekend, my 2 year old son helped me realize a few things about myself, my relationship with him and this blog. During our drive home I wrote and entry for this blog. Part of it read: “… I finally understand that I have a different type of goal. A goal that … Read More
#ThrowbackThursday: Half Dome, 2004
..back when I didn’t do any planning or take any photos. I carried all of my water (no filter) and I doubt we had a first aid kit. I didn’t carry a map or GPS, I just followed the conga line to the top (this was before permits were needed for the cables). At least I wasn’t wearing cotton Such a big difference from … Read More
Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle & Bighorn Peak, January 16 2016
With the recent snowfall in SoCal, I figured I should get these photos posted as someone headed to the area might find them useful. I’m hoping that I’ll come back at some point and add some details, but for now, here are my photos as well as some notes that I jotted down after the hike (January 16 2016): I joined … Read More
Gear Comparison: Kahtoola K·10 Hiking Crampons vs Hillsound Trail Crampon PRO
On one of the Facebook groups I belong to, the members were discussing the differences between Kahtoola K·10 Hiking Crampons and Hillsound Trail Crampon PROs. Since I own both, I snapped a few pics of them. Also, here are some notes of the key differences I’ve noticed. Binding system (not pictured, will get more pics later) I prefer the Hillsound … Read More
Testing Cold Weather Gear, April 4 & 5 2016
The recent cold spell in NH has given me the opportunity to test some of my cold weather gear in April. Yesterday I spent the day sledding and tonight I’m planning to spend the night outside. Here is some of the gear I used sledding and while setting up camp, as well as what I’ll be testing tonight: Overnight … Read More
Trail Conditions: Coyote Gulch via Redwell TH, March 18-20 2016
So quick notes from the road. I’ll add info as time allows: Joe was able to hike from Redwell Trailhead to Coyote Natural Bridge with mid-height waterproof boots and keep his feet sand free and dry. If you have no existing foot issues Teva-style sandals would work well for most of the trail. If I were to hike this route again in similar conditions, … Read More