Maine: Mount Katahdin (5,268 feet)
Date: July 7, 2016 Distance: 11 miles round trip via the Saddle Trail (see map here) Elevation: 5,268 feet Elevation gain: 3,900 feet Bathrooms: Pristine privies located at the trailhead and Chimney Pond Time:...
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REVIEW: WIN Sports Detergent
After camping in the backwoods of Maine and hiking to the summit of Mt. Katahdin in non-stop torrential rain, I had amassed a bag full of filthy, sweaty performance gear. Not only was this...
Ohio: Campbell Hill (1,550 feet)
Date: June 23, 2015 (Jill); July 3, 2016 (Raina) Distance: Less than .10 miles (depending on where you park) Elevation: 1,550 feet Bathrooms: Gas station a few miles away Hours: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am...
Alabama: Cheaha Mountain (2,407 feet)
Day 1 of our six highpoint adventure began with Florida and ended with Alabama. Alabama’s highpoint did not disappoint. A stone tower that conjures an immediate Game of Thrones era connection offers a nice...
REVIEW: WoolX Ella Racer Back Tank Top
High performance, soft, irresistibly comfortable, lightweight, and flattering only begin to describe the Ella Merino Wool Racer Back Tank Top by WoolX. This shirt stays in place, doesn’t rub the upper arms, dries fast, and...
REVIEW: WoolPro Merino Wool Helios Hoodie
Pros of the Helios Hoodie The WoolPro Merino Wool Helios Hoodie is a comfortable, lightweight, and warm garment to have on hand. It compresses so you can throw it in your bag, and doesn’t...
REVIEW: C2 Performance Tights
In the month I’ve been testing the Performance Tights by C2, I lived in them for every usual activity I do – skiing, hiking, running, biking, boxing, kickboxing, and power walking. I quickly began...
South Carolina: Sassafras Mountain (3,553 feet)
Distance: <0.25 miles RT Elevation gain: negligible Date: April 3, 2015 & March 23, 2016 Bathrooms: None The name Sassafras holds promise. It sounds sassy. It’s fun to say, rolling off of your tongue...
Review: Medi-Dyne 2Toms ButtShield
2Toms ButtShield works. Period. I feel like I could end the review there, but that probably wouldn’t help in your decision making. Allow me to elaborate. ButtShield solves the friction problem that comes along...
Cataloochee: Off The Beaten Track in the Smokies
If you’re planning on highpointing Mitchell or Clingmans this year, chances are you’ll be spending a bit of time in Smoky Mountain National Park. The Smokies are, of course, amazing. That’s why they’re so...
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