Trail Life 101: Trail Comfort Essentials
What should you carry in your pack during a day, overnight, or multi-day journey? This age old debate can often be over heard while gearing up at the trail head or even while already on the trail, I have even heard a meeting of the minds over a pint at the local tavern in certain … Read more
Sunday Photo: Open Mind, Limitless Potential
This week’s photo was retrieved from the archives of my Mount Rainier ascent via Emmons Glacier during Summer 2011, a trip that came to fruition after only dreaming about it for some time. As I ventured north earlier in the week in pursuit of my dreams I was welcomed back to Washington by a very white Mount … Read more
On the Road: Storming Interstate 5
I can’t say Interstate 5 is anywhere near my idea of backcountry, but it can certainly be an adventure (to say the least). Meetings located within Washington state beckon and a quick travel time takes precedent. Lucky for us (Sienna and I) after a brief layover among a sea of giants somewhere near the Siskiyous, … Read more
Sunday Photo: Rock Solid Friendships
So much experienced, so many new memories, it is easy to let a day (or a week) squeak by without notice. Check back every Sunday for Backcountry Vagabond’s new Sunday Photo section featuring adventures from the road, across the trail, or in the mountains. There is nothing more prized than true friendship – Thomas Aquina
Civilized Adventure: Tucson’s Barrio Viejo
As we all know, quite well, this winter has managed to elude us for the first couple of months; at least until a few days ago! As summer disappeared and fall rolled around I had grand plans of being back in my beloved Rocky Mountains this time to spend endless days skiing powder and climbing … Read more
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