Backpacking
After the Appalachian Trail will I ever do long distance backpacking again?
September 28, 2018
In the four years since we finished the AT I've done two short backpacking trips. Those were great experiences but I wasn't convinced after either of them that any longer distances were in my future.
Within the realm of possibility
May 13, 2016
We live in a fallen world, not a fairy tale. The potential for great evil resides in every one of us. I am increasingly aware of this the older I get. Every chance we take carries a risk, the possibility of loss.
Our First Time Family Backpacking
February 3, 2014
This inaugural winter backpacking trip was a game-changer for our family.
Home Again
October 15, 2012
We're home again from our brief, one night hiking trip on the IAT in New Brunswick. Québec charges backpackers a fee to hike the Québec portion of The International Appalachian Trail or Sentier international des Appalaches. These fees are modest (though still high in my estimation) for a single backpacker. ...
I Should Be Grateful (and I am)
August 22, 2011
Our family went on an overnighter backpacking trip this weekend. The kids did amazing (we all did!) The trail was relatively flat, no elevation gains or losses to speak of compared to mountain hiking, so we trucked an amazing 18 miles in 2 days. 18 miles! With packs! In the ...
Going to the Woods
April 22, 2011
When life is most crazy that is often the point we most need to "check out". To go to those places that restore, refresh and recharge our batteries. Nice in theory, hard in practice. We make a point of being outdoors and unplugged once a week together and that hasn't ...
