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. […]

Weekend Gem: Big Frog and Jack River Falls

Posted by on Feb 24, 2021 in Weekend Gem, Weekend Gem SE | No Comments

Big Frog Wilderness is a hidden gem of mountainous terrain located in Southern Tennessee/Northern Georgia. A handful of trails (mostly ridge trails) criss cross this lovely landscape in a isolated pocket of Appalachia. This 16 mile one way trek will lead you past rocky and grassy ridge tops on your way to Big Frog Mountain […]