This Angel Falls hike is one of my favorite local hikes because it’s within 4 hours of drive time which allows me to do overnight hikes and not feel too bedraggled from the drive. But that’s not the only reason why it’s one of my favorites because there are several reasons […]
Category: 2015 BACKPACK TRIPS
Big South Fork Trips
Big South Fork is such a magnificent place that I keep going back to explore different sections of it. And every time I check out a new section someone tells me of a section that I’ve never seen before and now end up wanting to see since they told me about it. I usually spend […]
BIG SOUTH FORK LAUREL FORK CREEK OVERNIGHT 11-14-15
SierraTradingPost.com I’ve been to several areas of the Big South Fork National Recreation Area at this point and it’s all beautiful. So, I’m always trying to seek out areas that I’ve never visited before for quick overnight backpack trips. Hopefully I’ll be able to explore it all by the time I’m done. The blue […]
Linville Gorge 4 Day Backpack Trip 11-5-15 Thru 11-8-15
I first visited Linville Gorge back in 2013 and it was very memorable for several reasons. It’s not difficult to understand why people love the place but it definitely makes you earn its splendor. Here are a few of the things I remember from my first time at Linville Gorge like the parking lot where […]
Repurpose and Reuse that empty Sobe Bottle…..
I like my SOBE Elixir, Citrus Energy, 20 Ounce Bottle drink and when I’m done I repurpose the bottle for backpacking. The bottle is surprisingly strong when you compare them to water bottles and not too heavy either. They are, in my opinion better than the water bottles you pay $15 bucks for at the bike […]
Angel Falls Overlook/Litton Homestead @ Big South Fork National Recreation Area 10-10-15
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is a very large place and I’ve only touched on a few areas but those that I’ve seen are pretty amazing. I had visited the Angel Falls overlook area once back in 2013 and it rained nearly the entire time. Anyone who loves to […]
Pine Creek to Tuolomne Meadows 8-28-15 To 9-6-15 via Lake Italy Trail and John Muir Trail
Originally this hike was to begin at Bishop Pass Trailhead and end at Cottonwood Meadow Campground but due to the Rough Fire down toward Mt. Whitney we were advised by rangers to either change our route entirely or not hike so we wouldn’t be engulfed in smoke for the entire hike. So we sat down with the rangers […]
Grayson Highlands – Mt. Rogers 7/24/15 – 7/26/15
Free Shipping at REI! EVERYONE gets U.S. standard free shipping on orders of $50 or more! Once again I’m heading to the Grayson Highlands but this is the first time in 2015 I’m sorry to say. Seems like every time I planned to go the weather was less than friendly and the last two times […]
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 7-3-15 THRU 7-5/15 Ahhh Panthertown!!!
Ahhh Panthertown! This was a last minute trip because we originally intended to do a paddle trip down the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River for the second year in a row. But, as with all things planned there is always a hitch and in this case it came as thunderstorms in the present […]
SMOKY MOUNTAINS 3 DAY LOOP AT BIG CREEK 6/20/15 Thru 6/22/15
Once again I ended up in the Smoky Mountains because they have captivated me since the first time I ever stepped foot in them back when I was around twelve. Each year I try to go at least a few times and it seems that as they years progress I want to go more and […]
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