'The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.' -Robert Burns You may not have guessed that's where Steinbeck coined his famous title from. You may also not have guessed that this post in fact has nothing to do with mice nor men nor classic American literature. What it does have to do … Continue reading Of Mice and Men
Hiking the AT Sucks
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed (shelter) this morning. Particularly the side with the cold air blowing through. It poured again last night, the third night in a row, and just about everything I own falls somewhere on the scale between damp and completely soaked. I shovel lukewarm oatmeal into my … Continue reading Hiking the AT Sucks
A Luxurious Lifestyle
Hikers are obsessed with their weight. No, I’m not talking about body image (although I did find myself asking if my zip off pants make my butt look big). I’m talking about the pack that you piggyback for miles on end. Slimming down your pack to the bare necessities is a huge step in embarking … Continue reading A Luxurious Lifestyle
