Ripley Falls Trailhead it Madison Spring HutPurple Rain White Mountains Camp it Frozen Nose CampAT miles: 18.5Total miles: 1875.3Elevation change: 8862ft gain, 5440ft loss Although the weather forecast did little to inspire my confidence, the traverse of the mighty Presidential Range was as amazing as I could have hoped for. A passing cold front had…
Beach camping in New Jersey is not a one-size-fits-all experience. There’s such a variety of shorelines in the state of New Jersey that you could spend the weekend at a different location all summer long and still don’t see them all! Read on to see some of the very best spots New Jersey Beach Camping…
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ANDf you’ve already heard about the Ultamid 2, you probably heard that it’s the Taj Mahal of tents. Seriously y’all this thing will dominate any campsite. Feel free to watch with wonder & amusement as your mortal frenemies tremble in their lesser DCF shelters. The ergonomic pyramid shape of this reflective white beacon towers straight…
Silent but deadly Day two in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park felt like a marathon. The Smokies are beautiful but today was a treadmill up and down knob after knob. At lunch I asked Hummingbird to hike with me to boost morale. I felt exhausted. I’d be warned about the challenge of the Smokies….
By: Dylan Dethier May 24, 2022 We’re all winners, when you really think about it. Getty Images Justin Thomas won 2.7 million United States Dollars on Sunday at the PGA Championship. But what about us? What did we win? The joy of witnessing a terrific comeback victory, for one thing. That was terrific. Even better,…
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There are so many little things to spot from the ground of a major. Getty Images Major championships are fascinating, because it’s one of the few times a year you get to see every player in the field stress-tested. The vibe, from the second you get there, is different. Players are quieter. Their coaches are…
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AND recently tested out the ULA Equipment Ohm 2.0 backpack, and overall I give it a big ol ‘thumbs up! The Ohm 2.0 is an ultralight backpacking backpack. It can be used for a range of activities from day hikes to thru-hikes. However, the intended purpose is for those who travel light and are looking…
I’d really enjoy this stretch of the New Jersey and New York AT. The wide spectrum of sights and eco-settings really made these days special. Here’s the summary of my travels: Day 24: Brink Road Shelter, NJ to High Point Shelter, NJ (20 miles) Day 25: High Point Shelter, NJ to beer! then Pochuck Mountain…
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It’s been a minute (and some miles!) Since I’ve had a chance to blog! So much has happened in these last hundreds of miles, including entering Virginia, catching some awesome sunsets and sunrises, making new friends, pushing bigger miles, and getting a taste of some real heat and humidity. Most importantly, though, I have been…
Galehead Hut it Ripley Falls TrailheadFood Mover Camp it Purple Rain White Mountains CampAT miles: 14.4Total miles: 1856.8Elevation change: 2467ft gain, 4793ft loss The decision to spend the night at Galehead Hut could not have yielded better results. Having a dry night under a large roof while the rain poured down yesterday evening was an…
