2007/08/05– Getting Ready for the Trail, Food Prep

I’m gearing up for a couple of trips this month, provided my vacation time gets approved. I’ve got a 10 day trip planned for the last week of August and the first week of September.As such, I’ve got my dehydrators working ’round the clock to crank out some tasty trail foods. I’m doing something a…

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Human First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit I have tailored this to fit my needs since I usually hike either completely alone or with just a dog. I don’t carry things like splints because I haven’t had the need for one, even after badly spraining my ankle while hiking or even after breaking my leg not on the trail….

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Past Trips

Here are some stories and photos of trips I’ve taken in the past. High Country Pathway 2005 Trip Photos 2005 High Country Pathway 2004 Potowatomi Trail 2004 Manistee River Trail 2002

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Drop Box Planning

These are a couple of files I created when I was still planning to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2004. Since I never did that trip they’ve been sitting on my laptop’s hard drive ever since. I believe they would be useful for many types of trips, not just hiking. For instance, a cross-country bicycle…

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Trip Photos 2005

Kekionga Trail (Indiana) April 9, 2005 10 miles, 6 hours Here’s one of him at the dam that created Roush Lake and another of him taking a little rest trailside. There’s also a weird little sign I found.

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Traildog Friendly Places in the US

Click on a state to get fun dog-friendly trails in that state. So far I just have Indiana and Michigan (based on my experience) but will be adding trails as soon as possible. If you have a trail to add, please email me Trails in Indiana Trails in Michigan

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