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Poodle Dog Bush: Is the Hype Legit?
Poodle dog bush is a plant along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California that causes severe, long-lasting irritation, worse than poison oak.
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![A view showcases snowy forests and distant mountains in the Katahdin Woods]()
Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
Last week I took a trip into the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, a new addition to the National Parks system.
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![A shallow, clear river winds through a meadow in front of an impressive mountain range.]()
Wind River Peak
After the NOLS course, I went back out to the mountains to climb Wind River Peak. At 13,192 feet, it is the highest in the southern part of the range.
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![A brilliant yellow and orange sunset appears from behind a snowy mountain. Picture taken while traveling to Tumbledown Pond.]()
Winter Solo on Tumbledown
The plan: hike to Tumbledown Pond and camp. The difficulty: almost nobody attempts Tumbledown in winter.
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![A trail cuts through rolling hills and green farmland on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Picture taken while AT mapping.]()
Southern Virginia AT Mapping
We hiked into Virginia’s Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, one of the most-hiked parts of the AT in the south.
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Camden Hills Winter Cabin
I’ve been planning a winter wonderland camping trip for the last weekend of the year with several friends.
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Wild River Wilderness Backpacking Loop
I met up with Philip and Steve for a two-night backpacking trip through one of the wildest regions of the White Mountains.
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Tumbledown Mountain Double-Loop
I hiked two full loops in the Tumbledown range, a day hike that was lot more punishing and rewarding than I thought.
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A Month at NOLS
I took a month-long instructor course at the National Outdoor Leadership School. Our time there took us into the Wind River Mountains. Here’s a report on that NOLS course.
