Looking to embark on a Thru Hiking adventure!? Here are some possible options, some you probably well know, some maybe not so. Enjoy the list! U.S Trails: Appalachian Trail Arizona Trail Buckeye Trail Colorado Trail Continental Divide Trail Florida Trail Great Divide Trail Ice Age Trail Idaho Centennial Trail John Muir Trail Lone Star Hiking…
The definition of Thru Hiking can easily become a highly debated topic. I’m going to start by saying there can be many definitions. This may not be a very satisfying answer, but hang with me, I’m going to outline below what I consider the range of what a Thru Hike could be defined as. A Thru Hike…
Why I Decided to get one: As you may know, a high roof Sprinter van is quite tall; the windshield is up there. This makes it difficult to wash your windshield, scrape ice, and remove snow. As I planned to embrace winter in my van, I’ve had to consider a lot about insulation, heat, and…
I supposed the first time I ran in any organized manner was a result of playing different organized sports when I was growing up. Whether it was Baseball, Football, or even Golf, running was a part of pre-season and daily practices. From there my running evolved a bit when I joined the military. The physical fitness test (PFT)…
Location: Bellafontaine, Ohio Elevation: 1,549′ Land Owner/Manager: This high point is located on private land, but is open to the public almost all of the time. On the property is a Career Center, and the sight of an Aircraft Control & Warning Center used during the Cold War. Round Trip Mileage: 0.5 miles or less…
The high pointing tour continues with the successful summit of Mount Marcy (5,343′) in upstate New York. To reiterate my goal for this year, it is to summit 49 high points in 49 states, all but Alaska. While spending the winter in Vermont I made the summit of Mt. Mansfield, highest point in Vermont, and then decided…
In 2017 I Thru Hiked the Continental Divide trail from south to north. It took me 138 Days and went through 5 States. Here are some of my favorite photos from the New Mexico part of the trail. Hope you enjoy!
As some of you may know, my lofty goal for 2019 is to summit the high points of 49 of the 50 States. Much of the high pointing, as it is called, will occur over the summer. However, since I’m back home in Vermont for the winter, I thought I might as well get started! So, it was…
The Details Gray’s Peak: 14,270′ (Rank: 9th) Torrey’s Peak: 14,267′ (Rank: 11th) Elevation Gain: ~3,634′ Route Length: ~8.3 miles Centennial Pursuit: 6/100 Description: Grays & Torrey’s Peaks are two 14ers often climbed together, and are tremendously popular among outdoor enthusiasts who live in the Front Range. Both are often climbed together in a single day with…
The Details Mount of the Holy Cross: 14,005′ (Rank: 51st) Holy Cross Ridge: 13,831′ (Rank: 91st) Elevation Gain: ~5,623′ Route Length: ~13 miles Centennial Pursuit: 4/100 Description: The trip was organized and planned by a friend of mine. I was very happy to join along, as it included two more peaks that are on Colorado…