Backcountry Coffee
Normally I drink instant coffee in cold water with some chia seeds as I pack up my stuff and get walking. But when I’m glamping with my SO, friends, or family, I’ll sometimes bring the good stuff. Here’s how I … Continue reading “Backcountry Coffee” →
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Mini Thru Hike // Pratt Mountain, Mount Defiance, Putrid Pete’s Peak, Dirty Harry’s Balcony, Web Mountain, Granite Lakes
Video Summary Itinerary Pratt Mountain (with stop at Ollalie Lake) Camp at bald above Island Lake Mount Defiance Putrid Pete’s Peak (P3) Unestablished Trail Descend P3 Dirty Harry’s Balcony Off Trail to Web Lake Off Trail to Granite Lakes Hike … Continue reading “Alpine Lakes Wilderness Mini Thru Hike // Pratt Mountain, Mount Defiance, Putrid Pete’s Peak, Dirty Harry’s Balcony, Web Mountain, Granite Lakes” →
Planned Gear List: 480 Mile WA-PCT Section Hike in July 2018
Modified NeoAir Large 3/4 Length Ultralight Torso Pad
Large NeoAir (it’s wider than regular) that’s cut down to torso length at just under 10oz. (Cut more off, now 8.9oz) Zero leaks, been great for multiple nights on trail since. This is a stupid easy to do. (Did puncture … Continue reading “Modified NeoAir Large 3/4 Length Ultralight Torso Pad” →
Granite Lakes, Alpine Wilderness, Solo // MYOG 13.3oz Quilt // 37* Low
The frantic rush of creating a ton of new gear combined with the ability to get to this trailhead in 45 minutes had me rushing out the door one random Wednesday evening. I mean, come on, I had to test … Continue reading “Granite Lakes, Alpine Wilderness, Solo // MYOG 13.3oz Quilt // 37* Low” →
Early June 2018 Gear Load Out Video
April 2018 Gear List Video
I slept at 3000′ on trail. Was great to just get out there.