The struggle is real

Day one of self imposed quarantine. I already had prepared this pork shoulder prior and the news looked grim about showing up to the office, a little sore throat and I was done. I started with a vacum packed dry brine for 24 hours. I used my own blend of Read more…

Iceland

Took a quick driving trip around Iceland, mainly around Reykjavik and the South Coast. The scenery was surreal and I hope to get back sometime and drive the whole ring around the coast. First day off the plane called for a soak in the Blue Lagoon. It’s a little touristy Read more…

Shopping List

Affiliate Link List of my shopping cart. Watches Casio Pro Trek PRW2500 Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500Y CASIO G-SHOCK MUDMASTER GWG-1000 Trail Cooking Toaks Titaunium 1100ml Toaks Titanium Wood Stove Basecamp Stove Winnerwell Woodlander Deluxe Cook Tent Stove Package      

The Sun

August 21st there will be a total eclipse of the Sun. The eclipse will traverse the continental US from Washington State to South Carolina. I will see it , weather permitting. I won’t really care if I don’t get a perfect shot or great documentation. I just want to witness Read more…

Trailpix

Trailpix is active on Kickstarter. I got a chance to use the prototype on a recent bike ride. Instead of trekking poles I used the pole from a tarptent double rainbow. This provided to be a stable . light , and compact platform for my Pentax K-X. I was able Read more…

Trail Pix

I actively look for things on Kickstarter that can be used for hiking & photography. The trail Pix can be used for both and utilizes your hiking poles and a string stake setup. It’s original incarnation was called the pole pod. It’s creator Andy@nv8design.com has since been refining the concept Read more…

Moonville

Halloween is getting close , so I’d figured I’d go somewhere haunted. Moonville is an old forgotten town near the Hope furnaces and Zaleski state park.  I came across it from forgottenOhio.com when it was posted to youtube. Instead of the direct route that I found online I decided to Read more…

Wilcat Hollow

With a nice cool break in the weather I finally got the chance to get some dirt time. It’s been fairly dry so finding water sources was a little hit and miss. 9 miles the first day left 6 miles for an easy out the second day. In a never Read more…