Rambling Hemlock

Many people have ask me if I'm planning to take my hammock next year on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).  The answer is YES ! My hammoc...

I’ve been working on my cold, wet-weather backpacking skills.  On this weekend’s solo backpacking trip, I set up camp purposefully in one of...

I’ve stood on the summit of Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia) many times before, but had never seen it like this- a cloud inversion...

When Still Waters first asked me to help her with her first solo backpacking experience, I was eager to share what I’ve learned the last 3 y...

After deciding to attempt to hike the PCT next year, one of the most incredible things has been getting help and advice from some truly wo...

Congaree National Park in South Carolina has the largest remaining old growth bottomland forest remaining in the country.  The trees get s...

Cold and wet but still smiling at Rabun Bald. The first thing on my to-do list to prepare of the PCT is to get in the best shape of my...