Episode 34: A Sense Of Direction (PNT)

October 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Alex Maier On The Pacific Northwest Trail

In Episode 34, Alex "Money Shot" Maier talks about his film "A Sense Of Direction" which documents his travels on the Pacific Northwest Trail in the summer of 2015.  Alex chose the PNT for his first thru-hike (and first hiking film) to explore one of the newest trails in the National Scenic Trail system - which earned the status in 2009.  Only a few hundred backpackers have thru-hiked the 1200 mile trail to date, and all have had the fortune to experience the PNT while it is still in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Movies, Backpacking Trails, Long Distance Backpacking, National Forest, National Parks, Pacific Northwest Trail, Podcasts, Trail Talk, Videos

FONTANA LAKE – CAMPSITE #74 IN 2010 V’S 2016

March 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Our lake view near Smokies Campsite #74 this January 2016.  The TVA drains the lake each winter. Our view April 2010 after some Spring showers.  Guess when the fishing is better!!!  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fishing, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Water Hikes

Protected: Beach Combing

February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Winter Backpacking

Sardines!

February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

There's nothing like a cold sardine during a lunch break while backpacking in the Smokies. I think I'll stick to beef jerky! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Humor, Videos

Zombie Apocalypse

February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

This is it - the famed tunnel on the "Road To Nowhere".  It looks more like the zombie apocalypse than a backpacking trip. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, National Parks, Videos, Winter Backpacking

New IMAX movie on the National Parks out in February 2016

November 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment

New IMAX movie on the National Parks out in February 2016: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: National Parks, Videos

Floor Of The Valley Road

January 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

A view of the Floor Of The Valley Road and Virgin River from the Hidden Canyon Trail. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, National Parks, Videos
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