*Originally hiked: July 13, 2019 Ruby Lake lies in the Rock Creek Lake Basin, a very popular fly fishing and hiking destination. We opted to backpack the area and see how far we can get up to Mono Pass or past it. It was a big snow year and with being a little out ofContinue reading “Ruby Lake via Mosquito Flats: John Muir Wilderness”
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VENTURE 4TH Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review
Where I Used It The past couple of weekends I had the pleasure of taking a new VENTURE 4TH Ultralight Sleeping Pad to test out on my backpacking trips. Usually on these quick one night backpacking trips I only take my Thermarest Z-Lite pad, but though hey what better than to try to double upContinue reading “VENTURE 4TH Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review”
Zoodles with Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce
Food for Thought: This year, I decided to grow a little more vegetables in my garden and they are doing so well. During my 8 day vacation my mom helped me water the garden every other day or so. Well get this, when I came back I had a huge zucchini in my garden. Never seenContinue reading “Zoodles with Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce”
Backpacking Gear Ideas
Backpacking season is just around the corner, so I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favorite gear for my backpacking trips. I have some of the “big stuff” as I call it and “the gadgets”. The big stuff are some great ideas of what you should have if you are toContinue reading “Backpacking Gear Ideas”
My Picks – January 2019
I have been doing these picks for a while now, but haven’t really ever written on why I write them. I find myself browsing for new equipment/gear all the time; when I say all the time I mean it. I’m sure there are some of you out there that are similar even if you haveContinue reading “My Picks – January 2019”
27 Essential Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers
A couple of days ago, I put out a quick guide out of 10 Gift Ideas Under $25 for Hikers & Backpackers. If you are on a budget be sure to take a look at that article. If you have ever been hiking or backpacking, you know there is always a list out there of the 10Continue reading “27 Essential Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers”
10 Gifts Under $25 for Hikers & Backpackers
Honestly, I was thinking of writing more of an article geared towards just giving an experience as a gift, but decided some of those experiences are well worth it with some of these outdoor gift ideas I have put together. What is the goal of a gift? To get that person excited about the adventureContinue reading “10 Gifts Under $25 for Hikers & Backpackers”
My Picks – September 2018
That hammock you’ve always been waiting to relax in while wearing that jacket you won’t ever take off in a National Park. Check out my new picks this month!
20 Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
For about 10 years now, we have been going to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks for Memorial Day and random weekend trips. Sometimes I forget that on the other side of the Eastern Sierras there is the Western Side which is just as beautiful. In this blog post I will share some of theContinue reading “20 Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks”
My Picks – August 2018
That hammock you’ve always been waiting to relax in while wearing that jacket you won’t ever take off in a National Park. Check out my new picks this month!