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The Kinds of People You Meet on the Trail: Protagonists & Antagonists

3/24/2020

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2 x 18-25 year-olds try to cook dinner without a stove or water filter. Needless to say, they got some freebie handouts from us.
​After years and years of backpacking experience, you start to be able to typecast the individuals you run across on the trail. There is definitely a dichotomy of hikers out there. It’s almost as if you are sizing individuals up as you first spot them approaching you on the trail. Maybe this is some sort of caveman self-defense mechanism to determine whether someone poses a threat to your survival. So without further ado, and correct me if I am wrong, here are some of our top memorable people met on the trail, some of which we've been ourselves.

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Igloo Building 101- What not to do….

3/24/2020

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In 2010, our area got a very unusual winter ice/snow event that brought our region to a screeching halt. Schools closed and road crews worked 24/7 to keep up with the grind. The first few days were a glorious respite, filled with hot cocoa, sledding, and organizational projects. Our son was 2 at the time, so our days were very routine, a cycle of story time, playtime, snack time, and nap time.


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The Waterfalls of Glacier

3/22/2020

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​Glacier National Park was truly more beautiful than any place I’ve ever been in this country, but the surprising thing even among all that beauty was the overwhelming number of waterfalls throughout the park.  On our first hike I assumed we had just chosen well, but as our trips continued, I realized that Glacier is just full of amazing waterfalls.... 

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Does G.Z still love J.Z?

3/22/2020

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Last weekend, before the world lost its mind and we were all quarantined to our homes, we had one last glorious day hike on an unexpected 60 degree spring day- the kind of day that gently nudges you out the door and reminds you that spring is indeed right around the corner. It was brisk outside, but the sunbeams soaked into our jackets and provided that unique warmth that only the sun can. The wind reminded us of its presence and we hustled on down the trail to generate some heat.
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We had an amazing day, unexpected really. Hemlock Cliffs is listed at just a mile hike, so I didn’t have high hopes for adventure. I figured our hour and a half drive would feel hardly worth the effort and we’d quickly be sitting in the car again. Immediately I was mistaken....


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Social Distancing

3/16/2020

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Is there anybody there....?
Maybe it’s the freeze dried meals, the water filtration, or the seclusion... but somehow in this corona virus pandemic, I find myself, as a backpacker, very well-suited to the social distancing lifestyle. As I sit at home trying to fill my time so that my anxiety doesn’t consume me, I ponder whether other backpackers feel naturally suited to this whole social experiment too...


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​There’s no such thing as bad weather...only bad gear. Cabins of the Porcupine Mountains

3/4/2020

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Porcupine Mountains, Lake Superior
Nestled on the shores of brutal Lake Superior are some well off the beaten path cabins that offer a calm respite from the wind and sometimes rain of backpacking the Porkies. I’m sure the locals know of this well kept secret, but for out of state travelers, these cabins seem like a diamond in the rough find with their wood fired stoves and dry bunks.

When we first heard about the Porkies, honestly, we had to do a little research to find out where they were and what type of outdoor adventures they offered. Most people have seen pictures of Lake of the Clouds, but if that is as far out of the car as you get, you have certainly missed the best part....



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