It took a lot of effort to get the bear bag hung way up there. A nice little bridge to…
Continue ReadingThrowback to the Sawtooth Solo Trip 2016 – Day 3
Smoke woke me up on this day. I kept an eye out for fire. First crossing of the Boise River…
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On the second day of my hike along the Idaho Centennial Trail through the Sawtooths, I hiked down Mattingly Canyon. …
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I realized that I hadn’t ever posted any photos here from my 2016 solo trip through the Sawtooths on the…
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I’ve got some new gear for this hiking season. My hiking pants were pretty much coming apart at the crotch…
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Yesterday I went to the library. I rode my bike after work, and when I rode home I took the…
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The other day I was talking about hiking a 50 mile stretch of trail with no water, and someone asked…
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The new year being the typical time to set goals, I thought I’d record a few fitness and backpacking goals…
Continue ReadingThe Backpacking Drive
For me, backpacking isn’t primarily about pain. Seeing beautiful scenery, watching wildlife, spending time outdoors with my husband, testing myself,…
Continue Reading6125 2017 Day 3
One last look at the campsite before we hike to the car on the last trip of the season. The…
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