A review of the Surly Troll steel-frame touring bike and all of its wonderful features.
Hiking – AT SOBO – Ashby Gap to Trumbo Hollow (Interstate 66)
11 Mile Section hike from Ashby Gap (US Route 50) to Trumbo Hollow (Interstate 66). It is not a very strenuous hike. There are two big climbs but otherwise the terrain is relatively flat. You will pass by two trail shelters and a few viewpoints located slightly off the trail.
Hiking – AT NOBO – Harpers Ferry to Crampton Gap
Starting the Maryland section of the Appalachian Trail (NOBO)...well sort of. We skipped the first few miles along the C&O Canal and started at Weverton Cliffs along the ridge of South Mountain to Crampton Gap. 6.3 miles one-way.
If 2020 was bad, 2021 should be better…right?
My two cents on how to actively make 2021 a better year.
Gear Review – Sawyer Products One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System
That's a mouthful! The Sawyer Gravity Water Filter system is a great lightweight, functional, and affordable water filtration system for backpacking and other outdoor activities that may take you more than a day to accomplish. Skip to the bottom of the page to see the ratings The Sawyer One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System comes …
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Another weekend backpacking in Dolly Sods – Blackbird Knob and Red Creek Gorge
Total Distance: 9 miles (plus wandering) Dolly Sods Trail Map Route Map Elevation Gain: ~1,500 feet It was time for a long overdue hike into the woods. 2020 has been a strange year to say the least. It seemed like something came up every time I tried to make plans for a long-term trip. And …
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I thought I would make it here eventually
Exploring the world starts off with an idea: where do I go? What do I want to see? What will I experience? Sometimes it doesn't work out the first time.
The Blue Family – Part 12 – The straggler
The second brood developed faster than the first. One fledgling remained after 16 days in the nestbox as the adults tried to make him fledge.
The Blue Family – Part 11 – New mouths to feed
The second brood of the season hatched and we have 4 babies accounted for. They are about 3 days old. We took a quick peek inside the nestbox while the mother was out.
Hiking – AT SOBO – Snickers Gap to Ashby Gap (The Roller Coaster)
The Roller Coaster is one of the most challenging sections of the AT. The terrain is as follows: climb, descend, repeat. You gain nearly a mile in elevation over the course of 12 miles on the roller coaster and finishing the section is a fulfilling accomplishment.
