hiking – Rushbrooke Adventure

Trail Design

I love great design. I’m a designer by profession. While you are hiking, be it the AT or most anywhere, your mind is free to wander aimlessly and to contemplate deep thoughts. You may be planning your next few months or years or you may be healing from the past ones. One thing you areContinue reading “Trail Design”

Hiker Genesis

“We’re going to Lake Placid,” my mother announced excitedly. We didn’t take very many vacations, so this was newsworthy. My grandmother had saved some money from a laundry side hustle she had going with some of her busier neighbours. She was spending the dividend on us. Lake Placid was the site of both the 1932Continue reading “Hiker Genesis”

Peaking

A peak will never surprise you. The moment you reach the summit of a tall mountain will always arrive long after you expected. You may even be reluctant to let yourself believe that your goal has finally been achieved. Only that 360 degree view will convince you there is no more rock to ascend. FalseContinue reading “Peaking”

The Gear Episode

As sure as a Star Wars movie has a Death Star, as sure as a NASCAR race will have a crash, no self respecting thru-hiking blog is complete without at least one post devoted to gear. Inquiring minds want to know, and hikers are more than willing to share. Hikers love to talk about theirContinue reading “The Gear Episode”