The Great Outdoors

Posted 3 years 26 weeks ago.
The Great Outdoors
Mount Cabot.

Wow, a full month has passed and I haven't been able to write a post on Mount Cabot. Last October, Dawn and I took a trip to my childhood home of Lancaster NH so that we could reconnect with the family of an old childhood friend of mine.

Most of my upbringing was in Lancaster. I was born in California. I've lived in some other places, but Lancaster is where I spent the majority of the 80's and my teenage years.

Read More ...
Posted 3 years 42 weeks ago.
The Great Outdoors
Max Patch to Hawks Roost

We've been hearing the buzz about Max Patch ever since we bought our camping gear. This was the weekend we finally checked it out. Max Patch is a nice grassy bald along the Appalachian Trail a short way from Hot Springs, NC.

There were 2 vans full of people already at the parking area. However, once we started towards our final destination, we didn't see any one else. We decided to head north to a place called "Hawk's Roost". I had no idea what this place was. On the map, it's shown as a scenic place name and camping area.

Read More ...
Posted 3 years 43 weeks ago.
The Great Outdoors
First overnight hike in many years: Spivey Gap to Sams Gap

It's funny how my life has evolved. In the late 90's I threw out my computer and began a mad dash of hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. Then as the 2000's came around, I gave up on the outdoors and succumbed to the latch of the internet.

Read More ...
Posted 3 years 45 weeks ago.
The Great Outdoors
Six miles per day keeps the doctor away.

Yesterday, my wife and I successfully walked around 3 hours, which I attribute to be about 6 miles. This is a huge accomplishment for me. I usually sit around the house watching TV or complaining about other lazy people.

I've listened to John Medinas talk on how important it is for the brain to have an active body. Since I try to program on the computer, I have found this to be very true. Hiking is a programmers true freind. I know some of those young guys can sit in a basement all day and program without any exercise, but I need more. (needs editing)

Read More ...