2/24/14: Sublime under the Ponderosa Pines

I lay tonight in my new Zpacks Hexamid Solo Plus tent, and am thoroughly enjoying several facts: 1. I saw Ponderosa Pine trees again today, which I madly adore, and am actually sleeping ringed by them 2. It was relatively easy to pitch the new tent, heaven knows I hate fiddling, and it has TONS …

2/23/14: Cowboy camping on Guadalupe Peak!

Laying (without a tent, gasp!) at 8000 ft, awestruck by the scenery and stars.... Yes, despite the long water carries, I do believe I love hiking in the west! My first time cowboy camping came about from sheer laziness - the tent pads at the established campsite up here is very rocky, and stakes were …