Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Love Alpine"][/caption] In my opinion, Alpine Meadows offers everything ANY snow mountain on the planet would need. Kick ass snow, 21″ the last 24 hours and more to come, great staff, killer runs and close to Tahoe City for a little Apres S... read more

After Hiking, Before Boarding

Hello again, I just realized that Tahoe, and the Tahoe region, is getting pounded by snow. Yes Rus, Utah is getting hit harder, but I can’t help but think of the months since the first snow. October to be exact, Juliet and I were in Hawaii video taping Diamond Head, Kailua Bay, Aiea, North Sho... read more

Rutland Long Trail Festival 08

Rutland is nestled in an area of Vermont called the Marble Valley. Two state highways intersect in its midst and so it is an easy place to find. However, despite its city like nature, it has a lot to offer us hiker folk! Pine Hill Park offers many small trails for those who want a day-long excursion... read more

ALDHA West

Yes, the ALDHA-West Gathering-2008 is coming up soon: September 19-21, at the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp. Mark your calendars and help spread the word about this always changing and fun annual event of the western backpacking community. Send in your registration, sign up to give a presentation,volunte... read more