Virginia: Mt. Rogers (5,728 feet)
Date: Raina- April 2014, Jill- August 2017 Elevation: 5,728 feet Distance: 9 miles Bathrooms: Privies at the trailhead and at the Thomas Knob Shelter To say that I hiked Mt. Rogers with my husband would be...
Date: Raina- April 2014, Jill- August 2017 Elevation: 5,728 feet Distance: 9 miles Bathrooms: Privies at the trailhead and at the Thomas Knob Shelter To say that I hiked Mt. Rogers with my husband would be...
Date: June 23, 2013; June 28, 2017 Distance: 8 miles round trip from Timberline Lodge (about 6 with snow cat use?) Elevation: 11,240 feet Vertical gain: 5,300 feet Bathrooms: Flushing toilet at the climber’s...
A Must for Outdoor Needs Indestructible, solid, hearty, and just plain awesome are descriptions that come to mind after testing the Fenix HL60R Rechargeable Headlamp. This premium headlamp was perfect for an alpine start...
Vital 4U’s Screamin Energy Max Hit should be a staple in your pack. We’ve come to rely on Screamin Energy Max Hit for our endurance needs. Between High Intensity Interval Training, boxing, yard work,...
Date: December 29, 2014 Distance: Drive up Born and raised in New Jersey, I was excited that my Mom was able to join in this adventure surrounding our normal holiday celebrations. What I love about this...
Created with Tagul.com This year changed us. We’re leaving 2016 more humble than we entered it, with a heightened appreciation for the effects of mountain conditions. The 11 hours of non-stop torrential rain...
Date: October 15, 2016 Distance: 9 miles round trip via Humphreys Peak Trail (or is it longer? Keep reading) Elevation: 12,635 feet Vertical gain: 3,500 feet Bathrooms: Port-a-johns near the trailhead Time: 8 hours,...
In need of a quality headlamp at a great price? Rovor’s Martel BuddyBlinder 4 Mode LED Headlamp Flashlight has all the trimmings. I began wearing this headlamp camping in a torrential downpour in...
Considering a new camping lantern? The Fenix CL30R Camping Lantern has everything a camper could possibly want. I started testing by comparing the Fenix CL30R with my normal lantern, a well-known brand. The CL30R...
Class: REI Introduction to Map & Compass Class – Level 1 Class size: 6 in my class (REI admits up to 12) Distance: Less than 4 miles (9,000 steps on a Fitbit) Time: 6...
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