Episode 77: Scottish Highlands

In Episode 77, Philip Werner shares his experiences with the TGO Challenge which is a ~200 mile sea to sea crossing of the Scottish Highlands in the United Kingdom.  The event draws close to 400 people each year and requires a pre-approved route across the mountain ranges and bogs of Scotland.  Philip has completed two TGO backpacking trips and tells us the basics about the 15 day event. In the show, we also discuss his his popular website SectionHiker.com, Phillip's guidebook on … [Read more...]

Hardworking #AppalachianTrail volunteers now have the green…

Hardworking #AppalachianTrail volunteers now have the green light to resume Trail maintenance. Yeah! https://ift.tt/2BlCg65 https://ift.tt/2CMMehf from Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Vq5dF1 via IFTTT … [Read more...]

Heavily armed fans guard statue of Yogi Bear in case it turns…

Heavily armed fans guard statue of Yogi Bear in case it turns out he supported Confederacy https://ift.tt/37OAOVD https://ift.tt/2zPBDkv from Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Yl0oi5 via IFTTT … [Read more...]

You knew this was coming … “Into The Wild”…

You knew this was coming … “Into The Wild” bus removed from Alaska wilderness https://ift.tt/2zLLFTM https://ift.tt/2YgcWad from Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Bl7g5W via IFTTT … [Read more...]

Conasauga River 2002 v’s 2020

Conasauga River 2020 - Reggie above is sitting just beyond where John leans against a rock below. Conasauga River 2002 - Some beach erosion since 2002 – but still a great spot. … [Read more...]

Our #backcountry #campsite on the Conasauga River in the #Cohutta Wilderness last weekend.

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