I have a trip on the calendar for the 4th of July for a trip with a buddy (who isn't a ULer). My wife sent me to Aldi's for some ground beef, and I saw a few things I just had to have. A 40oz stainless water bottle and the Adventuridge Lightweight Foldable Backpack. The …
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Prairie Trillium
Trillium recurvatum recurvatumLily family (Liliaceae) In album 5/2/15 View this post on Google+
Anybody else try the SOL Escape Bivy? I found one on clearance for $35 shipped and…
Anybody else try the SOL Escape Bivy? I found one on clearance for $35 shipped and thought I'd give it a try. $50 is too rich for my blood given the mixed reviews and stories how it's a tight fit. Only been wanting one for 2 years. The features I liked in the ads are …
There is something about being on the Ice Age Trail in single degree weather
Wife sent me packing with a buddy for my birthday. I think she started a dangerous precedent. 43 lbs missed the ultra light mark by a shade but that had food for a week, not two days. A pound of summer sausage weighs a pound. Who knew? I was packing for -7f. Clouds rolled in …
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Outside the office this morning
A bit of snow. In album 2014-11-25 Berries and Leaves covered by snow. I don’t know what this tree is. I know the ones behind this one are Saskatoons, or service berries and are delicious. It’s amazing how ‘still’ leaves aren’t. View this post on Google+