Packing for the PCT

It's hard to believe that in a little more than 48 hours I'll be on my way to Atlanta (the penultimate stop before the flight to San Diego) with only my pack and a few extras I'll send home before hitting the trail on April 9th.  Where did the time go?? I've set up a …

3/11/2014- 3/14/2014: Canyonlands and reminiscences 1 year post AT start

The Southwest Tour continues, the penultimate installment and the last backpacking piece. This time in Canyonlands, the Needles. Our permit had Joan and I at campsite EC3 on Night 1. We have a gorgeous view of Elephant Canyon, but the ground is certainly not conducive for stakes. How I wish I had my trusty freestanding …