Location: Bluemont, VA This is a fairly popular hike, so parking space tends to fill up quickly. Nevertheless, there is space for maybe 20 cars, and I’ve never had a problem parking. Coordinates to the parking lot below. Duration: 2:26 hours Highlights: hiking inside streams, the sound of water flowing Read more…
“How do I train properly for my upcoming multi-day hike?” This is a question that both novice and seasoned hikers ask quite often. In fact, part of my pre-hike ritual involves me asking myself the very same question. If you are a novice hiker, there are some basic constraints that Read more…
Throughout this blog, I have been trying to document my outdoor excursions and share them with you all. I have recently started detailing some of the training involved in working up to the more advanced backpacking trips I go on, but nutrition is something I have not yet touched upon Read more…
Summary Location: Anywhere Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes Length: 5.47 miles Gear: water, 1 pre-cooked lunch, protein+oats, 30 pounds of added weight Highlights: attempting to increase my rate of fatigue Stats: Making an Easy Day Hike Longer and Challenging Yesterday was the first sunny day in over a week. Read more…
Summary Location: Etlan, VA Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes to reach the summit (1.5 hours to return from saddle trail). GPX data to summit available for download below! Length: 4.82 miles to the summit Gear: water, pre-cooked food (hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter sandwiches) Highlights: Hiking through the moonlit darkness to watch Read more…
Summary Location: Myersville, MD Duration: 3 hours (plus 15 minutes for lunch) Length: 6.9 miles Gear: water, 1 pre-cooked lunch Highlights: visiting the Washington Monument Stats: An Easy Day Hike for Everyone The portion of the Appalachian Trail which runs through Maryland is known for being relatively flat. This makes the Read more…
Summary Location: Harpers Ferry, MD Duration: 2 hours Length: 5.2 miles Gear: water, Larabar, shake Highlights: view of Potomac River, Civil War history and artifacts Link: https://www.hikingupward.com/OMH/MarylandHeights/ Stats: A Hike for Everyone This trail is great for experienced hikers but can also be used as a first-hike for beginners. Read more…
Prior to starting my backpacking, hiking, and camping adventures, I had no knowledge of the outdoors. In fact, I was a typical city slicker. Over the years, I had become frustrated with office politics and a corporate culture that sucked the soul from my body. Many nights and weekends Read more…
Location: Zion National Park, Utah Duration: 1 day (drive to Zion, hike, drive back) Gear: none! Highlights: First hike, astonishing views, overcoming physical and mental obstacles Lessons learned: pay attention to the area – you might need to acclimate to the elevation and humidity before starting this hike. Link: https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/most-visited-parks/zion/adventure-guide/angels-landing/] Read more…
Are you wondering how to start hiking and backpacking? Are you a total beginner whose never been on a hike before in your life, let alone an overnight camping trip? Before I started my overnight backpacking adventures, I was also a beginner who shouted “YES” to both of these questions. Read more…