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Great Smoky Mountains – Cosby Campground Loop – 3 Day Backpacking Trip Report
In October of 2022, we put the most visited national park in the country to the test and the results are in. The Smokeys did not disappoint, nor the foliage, nor the family of bears, nor the copperhead, nor the… Continue reading
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Wild Camping at Achill’s Secret Beach
Annagh Bay, also known as the Secret Beach, is one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Ireland’s already remote and beautiful Achill Island. Located on the island’s northeastern shore and nestled within the shadow of Croaghaun Mountain–home of… Continue reading
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Total Solar Eclipse 2024
In the off chance that you live under a rock or in a large pond or in a sensory deprivation chamber without WiFi, a total solar eclipse was visible from much of the Northeast US this past week. As it… Continue reading
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Backpacking Loch Coruisk via the Bad Step
Sitting beneath the shadow of the rugged Black Cuillins and nestled between an inland lake and a turqoise bay populated by seals, otters, whales, and jellyfish, this wild camping spot is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots on the… Continue reading
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Isle of Skye, Scotland – Sgurr na Stri (Peak of Strife)
Sgurr na Stri, or the Peak of Strife, is argued to be the best view in all of Britain and it’s not hard to see why: flanked on both sides by the imposing gabbro peaks of the Black Cuillins and… Continue reading
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Catskills, NY – Backpacking the Long Path Sections 16-19
The Long Path: the Hudson Valley’s ubiquitious, but unsung, long distance trail. Perhaps to your surprise, the Long Path actually traverses the great Catskill Mountains over 90 miles of trail, covering some of the most iconic, rugged, and beautiful sections… Continue reading
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Catskills, NY – Backpacking the Long Path Sections 20-22
Serene ridges, rushing creeks, ledge camping, waterfalls, and the chance to bag 4 (with an optional 5) Catskill High Peaks. From Phoenicia to Palenville, sections 20-22 of the Long Path cover some of the most iconic parts of the Catskills… Continue reading
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Catskills, NY – Backpacking the Long Path Sections 23-25
On the eastern edge of the Catskill Mountains lies the Catskill Escarpment, a 10 mile, 3,000+ foot cliff looming over the Hudson River Valley. If you’ve ever driven up the New York State Thruway, you’ve seen the Escarpment jutting starkly… Continue reading
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Catskills, NY – the Catskill/Neversink 9
At a Glance Trail Type: point-to-point (option to do as a loop for about 3 more miles) Distance: 18 miles (closer to 21-22 if you loop it) Elevation: 5400 feet Start: Denning Rd Trailhead End: Slide Mountain Trailhead High Peaks:… Continue reading
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White Mountains, NH – Backpacking the Pemi Loop
At a Glance Trail Type: Loop Time: 2 to 3 days Mileage: ~32 miles Elevation Gain: 9000+ feet NH 4000 Footers: Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, South Twin, Galehead, Garfield, Lafayette, Lincoln, Liberty, Flume (plus optional side trips to Zealand and North Twin) Start/End: Lincoln Woods… Continue reading
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