One Day Wilderness: Topsail Dunes

Posted by on Mar 24, 2021 in One Day Wilderness | No Comments

Growing up, my parents took my Brother and I down to Florida to visit my Grandparents in Jupiter. A few years ago, I went on a work retreat in Port St. Joe on the Gulf Coast side and fell in love with it. The Gulf side has a more remote/intimate feel to it. Then my […]

Gear Closet: Goosefeet Pillow

Posted by on Mar 19, 2021 in Gear Closet | No Comments

Now I have to admit, when I initially saw this down insert for my Exped inflatable pillow I thought that it was an unnecessary weight in my pack. But after using it for a winter season here in the icy Southeast, I have changed my tune. At 2.5 oz. this pillow has kept my head […]

Weekend Gem-N&S Fork Citico Creeks Loop

Posted by on Mar 15, 2021 in Weekend Gem | No Comments

Ahhh, the Citico Wilderness. Now this is wilderness in it’s most pure form, quiet and rugged trails leading through steep drainages to rolling ridge lines graced by scenic mountain tops. I have hiked quite a bit of this area and the adjacent Joyce Kilmer over the last few years and have not been disappointed yet. […]