Here are some of the most common questions I receive about my experience Thru Hiking the Continental Divide Trail from the Mexican border to Canada, and my answers. Note: a lot of this is based on personal opinion and experience. Did you make/have campfires while on trail? My short answer to this is, not really.…
High Pointing is the pursuit of reaching the highest natural point in every state. Below is a list of the highest points in each of the 50 States. Rank State Name Elevation 1. Alaska Denali 20,310′ 2. California Mount Whitney 14,498′ 3. Colorado Mount Elbert 14,433′ 4. Washington Mount Rainier 14,411′ 5. Wyoming Gannett Peak…
Don’t let winter keep you trapped inside, winter can be one of the most beautiful times to really get out and enjoy our natural world. If properly prepared you can truly enjoy a winter in the woods, the mountains, or in your very own backyard. Below I’ve provided some information to help you get started…
Looking to embark on a Thru Hiking adventure!? Here are some possible options, some you probably well know, some maybe not so. Enjoy browsing the list! U.S Trails: Appalachian Trail (~2,200 miles) Arizona Trail (Arizona/~800 miles) Benton Mackaye Trail Bigfoot Trail (California) Buckeye Trail (Ohio) Colorado Trail (Colorado) Continental Divide Trail (~3,100 miles) Florida Trail…
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!