Cumberland National Seashore | Backpacking At The Beach
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I've always wondered what backpacking at the beach would be like, and visiting Cumberland island satisfied that curiosity.
- Oct 15, 2023
Keowee-Toxaway State Park | Overnight Backpacking Trip
Until recently, I completely overlooked Keowee-Toxaway State Park. Who knew such an amazing place was right under my nose?!
- Aug 2, 2023
Panthertown Valley | Backcountry Loop
Granite rock domes and cascading waterfalls are just a few of the spectacular features that make Panthertown Valley worth visiting.
- Apr 29, 2023
When Even Plan C Fails...
Sometimes meticulous research and careful planning aren’t enough. Sometimes a back-up plan and back-up to the back-up plan aren't either!
- Mar 31, 2023
Daffodil Flats | Overnight Backpacking Trip
Once a year, the daffodils spring to life in Linville Gorge. Hikers visit in droves to admire them. This year, we finally got to see them.
- Mar 18, 2023
Art Loeb Southbound Thru-hike | October 2022
Music featured in this video: “Mountains In My Way” by Vens Adams, “Should I Let Go” by Sky Toes, “The Sky Of Our Ancestors” by Kevin...
- Feb 4, 2023
Grayson Highlands Virginia | 18 Mile Loop
After years of hearing about the beauty of Grayson Highlands, I finally got to experience it for myself... and it did NOT disappoint!
- Dec 30, 2022
Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center
Picking up a few miles from where we left off the year before, Barrett and I set out on another adventure in the Land of the Noonday Sun.
- Nov 12, 2022
Big Bald Mountain via the AT
In September, Nora and I backpacked to Big Bald. During our trip, we were treated to a vibrant sunset and even more incredible sunrise!
- Oct 22, 2022
Roan Mountain - Carvers Gap to 19E
If you're wondering what makes Roan such a special place, I think this quote from an old Cloudland brochure answers it perfectly: "No pen...
- Jul 23, 2022
Pisgah Circuit - 22 Mile Loop
Here's our three day adventure through the wild but oh so wonderful landscape of Pisgah NF’s Pisgah ranger district.
- Jun 25, 2022
Yonah Mountain - Overnight Backpacking Trip
Yonah Mountain is a fun 5 mile trip for beginners and experienced backpackers alike. Nora and I had a great time on this overnight hike.
- Apr 16, 2022
Uwharrie - Dutchmans Creek Figure Eight
I can't think of better way to spend the first backpacking trip of 2022 than a 19 mile trek through the Uwharries with the folks I love most
- Dec 18, 2021
Standing Indian Loop
This was my 1st time hiking on the AT. While I can't say I felt the "special something" that sparks a thru-hike, it was still wonderful!
- Nov 21, 2021
Black Mountain Crest Trail
There's the easy way to get to Mount Mitchell, the hard way, and then there's the Black Mountain Crest...
- Nov 14, 2021
Linville Gorge "Is That All Ya Got" Loop
After dragging ourselves up inclines, scrambling over cliff, fighting through thorns, and crossing the river I gotta ask is THAT all ya got
- Jun 30, 2021
Full Thru-Hike | Solo on the Art Loeb
This trail will lick you. And just you think it's given you all it's got... it'll come right back and lick you again!
- Jun 25, 2021
Solo on the Art Loeb | PART 3 NOBO
The day had a bit of a rough start, but after a quick detour to the Shining Rock things were looking up...
- Jun 18, 2021
Solo on the Art Loeb | PART 2 NOBO
There's that silly joke "If you don't like the weather... wait 10 minutes" I think the same can be said about a thru-hike.
- Jun 11, 2021
Solo on the Art Loeb | PART 1 NOBO
Every bit of advice I got leading up to this hike boiled down to 4 things...
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