It looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a pretty active year for me. If things work out in the next few weeks, I’ll be heading out to Durango, Colorado for a little alpine training with Southwest Adventure Guides in the San Juan Mountains in late February or early March. Although I haven’t worked
I decided to try something a little different this Christmas and do some active traveling. Much of the local family was also away so I booked a cheap flight to Las Vegas, rented a car, and drove up to Utah to spend some time checking out Zion and Bryce National Parks. I arrived on Sunday
Having some business in Charlottesville this weekend, I decided to head up to the Skyline Drive, camp out Friday night, and do a little hiking Saturday morning. The forecast wasn’t too promising for Friday and Saturday and as predicted, the temperature was mild (in the mid 60’s), windy, and rainy all night Friday and most
Acadia National Park: Still my favorite all-around National Park. The ability to hike, bike, and kayak within minutes of Bar Harbor (as well as the other towns located on Mount Desert Island) makes this an outstanding destination for an “active” vacation. It’s one of the few places where I’ve taken the equipment for all three
I arrived at Millinocket, Maine early enough to stop in the Baxter State Park Visitor Center and pick up a trail map and guide book. Sunday was a “Class III” day with “Dudley, Knife Edge and Cathedral trails closed due to snow and ice”. This was not what I was hoping for. Checking out the