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Keep “yo-self” Dry! I was heading up North to Vermont to spend some time hiking along a riverbank and do some canoeing. No matter how careful I’ve been I’ve always managed to wind up with some wet gear. Residual water in the boat, rain, or just setting my pack down in some wet grass has […]
I am a huge fan of waterfalls big or small. Any chance I am in an area where I can go check one out, I’m there. I recently was spending some time in Southern Vermont prepping for an upcoming Spartan Race when a quick search for waterfalls nearby led me to Jelly Mill. One of the best […]
Rothco Tacticanvas Go Pack I am always trying to use the smallest backpack or bag necessary. I pick what I need and then see what pack will accommodate my survival equipment and personal stuff. Last week I had a 3 day trip to Chicago flying out of Providence. My Osprey 46 was to big […]
Bessegen Ridge located in Norway’s Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark is considered one of the best day treks, if not the best in all of Scandinavia. Almost 30,000 people make the journey every year to hike the ridge and marvel at the beauty surrounding it. You would be hard pressed to find more stunning mountain scenery on a day […]
I was in Norway recently planning a day trek with my brother. We were heading high in the mountains above the timberline. Weather up there can be unforgiving, even in June. I needed to pack appropriately for cold, rain or even snow. The pack I had been traveling with was sized at 46 liters and […]
I was out riding horses with my cousin on a bitterly cold day up in the area of her mountain farm. Despite the sub-zero conditions I was having a blast. I was able to capture this picture as the morning sun was making its way above the mountain crest right before the freezing temperatures […]
Hallstatt is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. With a Population of just under 1,000 the central village keeps to its historic character by banning cars. If you arrive by car. you will have to park in one of the 2 parking lots outside the village. A popular destination for its natural […]
Recently I came across a different product for your phone called the Grip V. It’s not a protective case but more of an add-on. It is a small card case designed to adhere to the back of your phone, with a small strap for your hand, built into it. Why would you need a hand […]
This was a place I hadn’t been to since I was a young kid. With so many pleasant memories, I was eager to revisit again while I was recently in Norway. Luckily the snow from the previous day had melted and we had beautiful weather for our hike. For the end of October, unseasonably beautiful! […]
A quarter-zip fleece has to be one of the most versatile articles of clothing you can have while traveling. We all know the benefits of layering clothes to stay warm and the ability to shed a layer as our body heats up. But the casual look of a good quarter zip fleece can pass today […]
This is the pic of the week because I was here yesterday and it reminds me of Lord of the Rings. Located in the mountains around Ringebu, Norway this area is surreal looking. Sitting above the timberline it always looks beautiful. A moose ran by in the distance but I was to slow with the […]
I am a waterfall buff. Be it a few hundred feet and thousands of gallons a minute or a few feet and just a trickle. As loud as a roar or just babbling. There is something about the sights and sounds of waterfalls. Your eyes marvel at mother natures spigot, your ears hear the water […]
My friend and I were driving in Vermont on our way to do some hiking. It was a beautiful morning with zero wind. We had to pull over when we saw the trees reflection perfectly cast onto the lake below. So clear that I have fooled people with which way is up. Top one is […]