Review: Grand Targhee Sioux Lodge Loft, Plus a Story
Reading Time: 11 minutesIs it worth staying in a Sioux Lodge Loft room at Grand Targhee? Well, that depends…
HIKING IN THE LIGHT
Pressing on the upward way
Cloud Peak Wilderness
Big Horn Mountains
The Tetons & the Gros Ventre
Close to Jackson Hole
The Wind River Range
North America's Finest
Other Travel
Fiji, Belize, St. Lucia, Idaho, etc.
Humor and Life
My satire is bad; my life details are worse. Still, people laugh at both, so join in the party. Everyone's invited.
Science and Philosophy
Thinking about thinking is important. How do our minds interface with the world? What can we do to avoid making errors? Does morality exist?
Spirituality
Without spirit, nothing matters. But if you have free will, it makes all the difference in the world.
Key:
- Green: Day hikes, but can be done overnight.
- Yellow: Typically 2-3 night hikes.
- Red: Longer hikes, typically 4+ nights.
- Purple: Camping spots, hotels, villas, and excursions.
- Blue: Camping combined with something else, typically kayaking.
Notes:
- I’m transcribing my reviews in my own order, but if you’d like any moved to the top of the list, just shoot me a message.
- Significant zooming is required to see all activities. Some trailheads have 5+ hikes, which do not show at default zoom levels.
5 Hiking Items I Wish I Would Have Purchased Sooner
Reading Time: 5 minutesThings I wish I’d discovered sooner. There is no affiliate marketing, kickbacks, etc., involved with any of these links—just my opinions. If you’re interested, search around for a slick deal!
Gear Review: Topo MTN Racer 3 Shoe (vs Altra Olympus 5)
Reading Time: 5 minutesTopo’s MTN Racer 3 is cheaper than the competition, feels better, has far better durability, and literally outclasses the Altra Olympus in every metric. It’s the perfect hiking shoe for me.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 60-80L or: Why I Ditched My Osprey Atmos AG
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 60-80L has replaced my Osprey Atmos AG 65 as my preferred pack. It shaves off a significant amount of weight while retaining comfort under heavy loads, finding an excellent position between ultra-light and ultra-rigged packs, and the price simply can’t be beaten. Although it has fewer bells and whistles, I haven’t minded that even a tiny bit.
Avoiding Negative Leadership
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou’ve probably encountered a leader before, and perhaps even a religious one, who is controlling in a negative sense. By this, I mean a person who might have some of the following traits: In such cases, you have actually not encountered a leader, but rather a dictator. In opposition to this, I am reminded of God’s leadership (and being much more than a leader), who said, “So do not fear,
Gear Review: Creepers Socks or: How I Learned to Stop Foot Pain and Love Hiking Again
Reading Time: 6 minutesCreepers socks have been updated for 2024 and are now more resilient. They have become an indispensable part of my hiking kit and eliminated all of my foot problems.
Honesty in Christian Convictions
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is important for us to be honest and open to truth. Sometimes people argue for beliefs and end up eroding trust because they’re not being as honest or accurate as they should.
Review: Hiking Halls Lake, Heebeecheeche Lake, and More
Reading Time: 30 minutesI had heard that Halls Lake was not worth the effort to see, but I found that to be a pack o’ lies!
Experts Agree: Trump’s Shout of “Fight, Fight, Fight” a Grave Threat to Our Democracy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing a startling, increased-decibel event at a Trump rally, experts note a grave threat to our democracy remains ever present.
Review: A Day Hike to Ramshead Lake & Lake of the Crags
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis is a great day hike in the Tetons that can be accomplished quickly. It’s best done in the fall when the crowds, the heat, and the bugs are all gone.
Review: Hiking the Washakie, South Fork, and Baptiste Loop
Reading Time: 58 minutesThis is perhaps my new favorite hike, despite a very sad event taking place. Really, just look at the crappy pics I took and realize they do as much justice as Caligula.
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