Backpacking

Everything backpacking: our gear, trip write-ups, and individual pictures.

Four Days, Three Nights, and Two Wildernesses – The full write-up of my late February backpacking trip. Journal: 20 29

Devil's Backbone Wilderness - a picture of the Devil's Backbone ridge.

The Devil’s Backbone – It’s impressively narrow with a 160′ drop off on either side. 3

A Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong – I was lost and didn’t even know it. And then I was taken violently ill.Journal: 14   13

Falls on Long Creek. We camped near here May 29, 2011. 5 pictures

Small Falls on Long Creek – It was good to see water running in Long Creek.

Icicles on Long Creek. 2 pictures

Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January – The weather had turned warm, and the recent snow had disappeared, so I headed off to Hercules Glades with the intention of spending some more time contemplating Life, The Universe, and Everything. Journal: 6   16

Winter Backpacking / Hammock Camping Gear.

Hammock camping near Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness.

Hammock Camping By Table Rock Lake – My plan was simple. Hike down to the lake, set up camp, sit here for a day and then hike back out. 5 pictures

Buck Hollow. An idyllic and tranquil view later to be interrupted by the arrival of a bear. 2

Still – Day two. Fantastic view in the morning.

Sunset at Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness – The view of the lake from near where I camped.

Gary Allman, self protrait by table rock lake, January 2019.

Down by the Lake – Gary by Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek – Day one of three days backpacking in Piney Creek Wilderness.

Back at the Lake – I’ve not been here since July. It’s good to be back.

Last Leg to the Lake – It opens up into a flood plain. Easy going in the winter. Not so easy in the summer. 3 pictures

Crossing Piney Creek – I crossed the creek around five times… 2 pictures

Feeder Creek on the Tower Trail (Hollow route). One-minute read, 2 pictures

Fall In The Forest — Hercules Glades. 3

Gary Allman on the Pees Hollow trail at Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Dressed for chilly weather, and looking a bit chubby too.

Fall Carpet – On the top of a ridge I came across this vista of leaves.

Dutchware Chameleon hammock with winter cover, and Hammock Gear Tarp and Econ Incubator 10° Under quilt. Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Sunday – Time to head back. 2

Boiling water on a Trangia alcohol stove. Titanium wind screen, and Toaks 850ml cook pot.

Lunch – Making a hot drink on the trail. 2 pictures

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