You can't see through a buff very well and if you're not careful people will take pictures of you and make fun of you when all you're trying to do is unsuccessfully protect your delicate sensitive skin from the devil's insect friends.
Category: Washington PCT 2015

How NOT to Hang a Bear Bag
1. Pack heavy foods like uncooked rice and lentils. Definitely pack too much, for example a full bear of honey. This is ideal because honey will also leak and get other items sticky. Bring a month's worth of hot chocolate even though you're planning a seven day backpacking trip. If your backpack isn't taller than …
Mother’s Day
On the Pacific Crest Trail, views on both sides of the ride, with the best hiking partner I've ever had. Happy Mother's Day Mom! The struggle to get this rain cover took us from the NJ REI to the Seattle REI, and we talked to many employees before we found Alyx. Through some magic he …
Sheep Lake, WA
Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail to Sheep Lake, June 2015