The Eben Ice Caves are one of the most popular winter attractions in the Upper Peninsula. Located in the Rock River Canyon Wilderness, these caves are easy to get to and spectacular in their beauty. This makes for a perfect Read more…
In late February a winter storm passed over the Upper Peninsula, and I wanted to take advantage of the newly fallen snow. In the winter it can be hard to find accessible areas while staying off the beaten path. If Read more…
In mid November I woke up to a fresh layer of snow on the ground, covering all of the trees in a most delightful manner. I thought to myself: damn, this would be a perfect day to go out for Read more…
My cook stove system is one area of gear that I was really happy with on the Pacific Crest Trail due to how well it worked for me. Getting to camp and sitting down at the end of a long Read more…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known for its plethora of dazzling waterfalls. This summer I made it a goal to go out there and view as many as I could. I saw dozens of them, both big and small, rapid and Read more…
Shoes are one of the most important pieces of backpacking gear, even more so on a thru-hike. If you can’t keep your feet healthy and happy, you won’t be getting very far. In this post I will do a backpacking Read more…
In this day and age we depend on electronics and computers to live. Backpacking through the wilderness may not require these, however it makes life easier to carry them. My electronics were an important part of my PCT gear. Choosing Read more…
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail is a momentous journey. I spent months out there. Much of it alone or nearly so. Just walking through the mountains and the woods. On such a long trip, we have a lot of time Read more…
Eating food is an integral part of the thru-hike experience. It becomes one of the most important aspects of your life. You have to eat tons of food if you are hiking the PCT. Depending on your body, backpacking can Read more…
The North Country Trail is the longest of the National Scenic Trails at 4600 some miles. Starting in New York and going all the way to North Dakota, thru hiking it would be quite a trek. Living in the Michigan Read more…