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Sunset in the Jefferson National Forest
Gooch Gap Campsite 2020
Livin' & Dyin' On Hilton Head Time
I’ve spent a lot of time in Hilton Head, South Carolina over the years, and once my parents purchased a house there in 1990 – my time on the island increased significantly. When tourists visit Hilton Head, they often head for the sandy beaches or for Sea Pines where Harbor Town and South Beach are located…

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Camp Mahan on the Benton MacKay Trail this weekend Camp Mahan on the Benton MacKay Trail this weekend. Even saw some Rangers doing Army training, sir!
Beach hiking with the Britt Beach hiking with the Britt
Hiking the Oxbow Trail this weekend on a beautiful Hiking the Oxbow Trail this weekend on a beautiful spring day in Atlanta
One year ago this week I was hiking in a South Car One year ago this week I was hiking in a South Carolina swamp thinking about my Dad‘s final moments on earth. This week I’m hiking in a California desert doing the same. RIP father.
5 mile solo loop hike around Whitewater Falls this 5 mile solo loop hike around Whitewater Falls this afternoon
Klondike 2025! Klondike 2025!
Gray day on Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refu Gray day on Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge yesterday. Hike #2 with The Brit!
Doing some rainy day hiking with the Brit in South Doing some rainy day hiking with the Brit in South Carolina
Taking the Christmas gift for a test drive before Taking the Christmas gift for a test drive before Klondike 2025. Hoping the 15 degree bag will get the job done this year.
Vanguard jumping on the backpacking bandwagon ... Vanguard jumping on the backpacking bandwagon ...
Sunset last night from Coosa Bald Sunset last night from Coosa Bald
End of the trail for this guy. You had a great jou End of the trail for this guy. You had a great journey Boone Dawg. Farewell my friend. March 31, 2011 – October 17, 2024.
Rode out three separate thunderstorms on the Chatt Rode out three separate thunderstorms on the Chattooga River this weekend. The calm after the storm.
Happy Father’s Day dad. My first without you. I Happy Father’s Day dad. My first without you. I found this photo recently going through your things - possibly the first hike that I ever went on with you at age 6…
Pic from a recent hike at Dolphin Head in SC. Sce Pic from a recent hike at Dolphin Head in SC. Scenic but and hot & sticky for this one.
The Appalachian Trail is busy with thru-hikers rig The Appalachian Trail is busy with thru-hikers right now, but the Benton MacKaye Trail is empty! From a recent trip. Go check it out…
Spent a lot of time on the trails of Hilton Head I Spent a lot of time on the trails of Hilton Head Island during my father’s final days. This is a photo journal of me processing his week in hospice with help from Mother Nature. https://n2backpacking.com/livin-and-dyin-on-hilton-head-time/
Thought of my Dad a lot today on this 1.8 mile tra Thought of my Dad a lot today on this 1.8 mile trail that circles Blessed Trinity & St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He introduced me to hiking at an early age. It’s been two Sundays since he passed. Miss you Dad!
A campfire toast and warm wishes to the Klondike h A campfire toast and warm wishes to the Klondike hikers camping in the snow at 5360 feet tonight. Live from Stratton Bald! Wish I was with you guys…
My wife will be shocked to hear this, but I actual My wife will be shocked to hear this, but I actually got up early and did a sunrise hike this morning. In a green SC swamp to boot!
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  • Camp Mahan on the Benton MacKay Trail this weekend. Even saw some Rangers doing Army training, sir!
  • Beach hiking with the Britt
  • Hiking the Oxbow Trail this weekend on a beautiful spring day in Atlanta
  • One year ago this week I was hiking in a South Carolina swamp thinking about my Dad‘s final moments on earth. This week I’m hiking in a California desert doing the same. RIP father.
  • 5 mile solo loop hike around Whitewater Falls this afternoon 
  • Protected: Klondike 2025
  • Klondike 2025!
  • Gray day on Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge yesterday. Hike #2 with The Brit!
  • Doing some rainy day hiking with the Brit in South Carolina 
  • Taking the Christmas gift for a test drive before Klondike 2025. Hoping the 15 degree bag will get the job done this year.
  • Vanguard jumping on the backpacking bandwagon …
  • Sunset last night from Coosa Bald

Backpacking Podcasts

Episode 104B: Backpacker Trivia

May 8, 2024 By BirdShooter

In Episode 104B, we are once again deep in the backcountry on the Benton MacKaye Trail where we sit fireside and under the stars for Backpacker Trivia. In the show, I pose questions from Backpacker Magazine, the U.S. Forest Service, and KSLTV in Salt Lake City on some interesting hiking and … Read More...

Episode 103: News Review 2023

January 8, 2024 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 103, Cardiac and Drone Boy join me for a studio recording of some intriguing hiking and backpacking events that made the news this past year. Some of the topics we discuss include another hiker that found themselves at the bottom of a pit toilet, a loyal dog that survived 72 days on a … Read More...

Episode 102: Backcountry Halloween

October 23, 2023 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 102, we have our FIRST Halloween special and discuss some of the spooky and crazy ass things that have happened in the backcountry over the last two decades. Cardiac and Drone Boy join me in the studio for this podcast and talk through some disturbing and well publicized events - some … Read More...

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