View to the east – One thing I’ve learned is that little things that shouldn’t be in the wilderness are frequently signs that lead to interesting discoveries. One-minute read
Backpacking
Everything backpacking: our gear, trip write-ups, and individual pictures.
Gary at the Pole Hollow Cairn, October 2020 – what can I say? It’s become a tradition to take a selfie here.
October 23, 2020 15:00
Fall color on the Pilot Trail – It’s Friday, it’s two-thirty in the afternoon, and I’m giving myself a well-earned break out in nature. Two-minute read, 2 pictures
October 23, 2020 14:38
Hike over – Time for a quick selfie sitting in the back of the car. All in all, I hiked 11 miles and climbed 1,100 feet. Considering I’ve not done any exercising since my last trip (and that was only six miles), I’m happy with that result.
September 21, 2020 17:29
End of the hike – I lose the trail, find some rocks, and get more chigger bites than you could shake a hiking pole at. Two-minute read, 4 pictures
September 21, 2020 16:33
The pool below The Falls.
September 21, 2020 14:30
Long Creek Falls – The falls were dry as expected, but there was plenty of water in the pools. 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 13:57
First trail junction of Day Two – This is the junction of the Pilot (Tower) Trail with the Devil’s Den East Trail (Upper Pilot Trail). 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 12:28
Watching the wildlife (and drinking tea) – I watched a deer run past, followed shortly afterwards by a much more stealthy coyote. 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 10:18
Morning tea, breakfast in bed, and things that rustle through the underbrush at night. One-minute read, 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 8:57
Camp Life – Journaling – Today was one of the few times I’ve actually got round to writing in my journal while I’m out backpacking. 5 pictures
September 20, 2020 19:49
All set up at my spot near ‘Twin Falls’ creek – I must be getting quicker because it only took me a couple of hours to hike the Pilot Trail to ‘Twin Falls’ creek. 4 pictures
September 20, 2020 16:42
Back on the trail – I was working in Kansas City two Saturday’s running, so I decided I’d earned myself a Monday off, and headed down to my usual stomping ground, Hercules Glades for a single night visit. +1
September 20, 2020 13:26
End of Trip Selfie – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three.
July 5, 2020 16:46
Stock pond and pines. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three.
July 5, 2020 16:06
Backpacking Selfie.
July 5, 2020 14:40
Hiking out – Bushwhacking my way out wasn’t easy. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. One-minute read, 8 pictures
July 5, 2020 13:59
Breaking Camp – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: 9 pictures
July 5, 2020 12:01
Morning Swim. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: +4
July 5, 2020 10:42
Preparing Breakfast – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: 8 pictures
July 5, 2020 7:36
Day Three morning tea.
July 5, 2020 6:49
Morning mist on Table Rock Lake – I wasn’t totally surprised to find mist drifting down from Piney Creek when I woke up. I ‘d seen the same thing happen in much colder conditions in January. I checked the water temperature and it was still warm(-ish) so I had a swim. Who could tun down such an opportunity? Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. 2 pictures
July 5, 2020 6:09
Campfire. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two. 3 pictures
July 4, 2020 21:21
Buck Hollow in the evening light. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two.