Midstate Massive Pre-Race
I’m running the Midstate Massive Trail race tomorrow which I’ve done for all three years it’s been around. The first year I ran the 50, last year I DNFed the 100 and I’m back to try again. However, I’m going…
Mount Mansfield – Tagging the Nose
This weekend I got a chance to bag The Nose, the least frequented summit on top of Mount Mansfield in Vermont. I was in Stowe for a Vermont beer run and convinced my wife to let me have the morning…
2021 FLT Wrap-up
A landing page for my FLT 2021 hike with links to all the GPX, media, planning docs, etc.
FLT 2021: Gear List
When I hike the FLT this year, here's a categorical summary of the gear I'm planning on carrying.
JetBoil Lid Hack
Here's a hack I used to shave some weight off my JetBoil and (in my mind at least) make it much more usable.
Failure Risks on the FLT
A whiny list of things that may go wrong with my body when I hike the FLT in June of 2021.
Review: Peek Refuel Beef Stroganoff
Very filling and a great calorie density, but I wasn't a fan of the flavor which was a little too sour for me.
Review: Backpacker’s Pantry Three Amigos Veggie Stew
Three Amigos Veggie Stew Backpacker’s Pantry 640 calories / 158g = 4.05 cal/g I’ve had this sitting around for a while and I’ve been trying to focus on some vegeterian options lately so I thought I’d give it a try…
2021 Project: FLT FKT
Every couple years I try some interesting speed hike of some long trail, generally 1-2 weeks. This year for various reasons I decided to do something a bit longer. I’m going to try to thru-hike the Finger Lakes Trail, possibly…
Review: Peek Refuel Breakfast Skillet
Breakfast Skillet Brand: Peek Refuel 640 calories / 138g = 4.64 cal/g Recently Mountain House nerfed (as in, made it healthier) my favorite freeze-dried meal, so I’ve been forced to look for new and different variety in my freeze-dried menu…