Always Be Prepared

Mar 27, 2011

As I began to gather equipment and supplies for my backpacking trip to Isle Royale, I started with taking stock of what, if anything I had and what I could borrow from friends. Not being much of a camper or back packer, my store was pretty scant. I did have a canteen,...

Traveling Light

Mar 22, 2011

I experienced my first real backpacking trip in May of 2005. It turned out to be a real "spiritual" journey for me and I kept a journal of my meditations. Six years later, I’m getting ready to go again.   Though the thought of hiking with a heavy...