Shining rock, North Carolina. We through our bags over our shoulders, not quite sure to expect. The trail head stood before, tall and long on the mountain top. Clouds were rolling over, taunting, teasing, threatening us with an impending thunderstorm. The maps were vague, and the mileage varied depending on what source you were referencing. … More The rocks that shimmer. Day one.
It’s not always easy you know. Organizing, planning, packing, it’s all simple enough; however without the proper thoughtfulness a strategic onslaught of nature can easily leave you bewildered, lost, annoyed, and even in serious trouble. With a few simple steps you can make sure you next trips (yes, that better be plural!) are not only safe, but … More How to plan a trip
Ah, now we have a problem. My homework is piling up. The car needs tuned. The laundry is starting to smell, and the house is wreck. Work called and that project still needs to be finished. The worst part? All I can think of is that amazing new trial I found down by the gorge. … More How to get out there more.
This time I’m pretty much posting a video to sum up the trip. I will probably write a blog about it later on. I hope you enjoy! Sorry about the dark video.
The voices called, far from the distance, muffled from the sound of pounding raindrops on the thin tents exterior. Louder and louder the voices began, almost with a sense of desperation. The sky was black and the storm was beginning to worsen. Perhaps cries for help from stranded hikers lost in the bitter, painfully cold … More When Nothing Goes As Planned (part 2)
As we neared our entrance point the sky cracked open and beautiful shafts of sunlight caved through the clouds. The subtle rays were enough to beckon us into the cold fall air. Tomorrow signaled the first day of October, and we wanted to be sure we were the first ones on the mountain. I began … More When nothing goes as planned.
There wasn’t much reason for haste at this point, as we were running a full two and a half hours late. The sun was slipping down the sky without regard for our plans to arrive at Stone Mountain North Carolina by 4. It was already 4:30, but the bags were packed, the gear was strapped … More The Journey to Stone Mountain
Sitting around the campfire, we laughed and joked about the redundancies of our normal lives back home. The air was cool, crisp, and delicious to our noses. The trees whined in the night, bending in the breeze and letting out ghostly creeks in the soft air. The lake shimmered with the soft reflection of the … More Eyes
***An update review using the 2012 version of this tent can be found below*** 2012 Seedhouse SL1 Review Overview The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1is a freestanding solo tent for the avid backpacker. There is also a double version made with two campers, or more room, in mind, the Seedhouse SL2 Design The Seedhouse house doesn’t … More Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Tent Review.
(part one is below) The sun began to tiptoe across my face as the clouds that traced the mountains finally began to move on. The orange glowing inside of my eyelids gently woke me as the sun illuminated them through the mesh screen of my tents walls. Was it really morning already? It felt as … More The Crests, Part 2
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