2022 Backpacking Round-up
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A quick roundup of the few backpacking trips we managed to fit into 2022. And, of course, some pictures.
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2021 Backpacking Round-up
A quick roundup of our 2021 backpacking trips and a rundown on our gear changes. And, of course, some pictures.
More >One-night stay in the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness
We try out some new gear, and once more I manage to break something … Trip write-up: three-minute read.
More >2020 – All Change! New gear: an ultralight backpack, some luxury items, and cooking kit changes
No, I’m not referring to COVID-19, though that has thrown a monkey wrench into my backpacking and hiking plans. I’m going to briefly talk about what I’ve been doing on the trails, plus some life and gear changes.
More >January 2020, Three Days At Devil’s Backbone Wilderness
January 2020, Three Days At Devil’s Backbone Wilderness – I visited old haunts and hiked the last of my un-trod trails in this wilderness. Trip write-up: 17-minute read. 48 pictures
More >Trip Report – Four Days, Three Nights, and Two Wildernesses
After my earlier ill-fated trip to Devil’s Backbone Wilderness I was eager to go back and complete the hike. I also wanted to get out and try to meet my goal of two nights and 20 miles backpacking per month. To do this my “Four days, three nights, and two wildernesses” trip was conceived.
More >Trip Report – When a Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong
There is no one quite as lost as the person who is mistakenly convinced that they know exactly where they are. There was a predicted break in the weather before this year’s polar vortex was due to descend again upon the Ozarks. The temps were going to be reasonable, and there would be sunshine. I decided to venture a bit further afield for three days solo backpacking at the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness, near Dora, Missouri. It ended up in a bit of a mess.
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