WISH YOU WERE HERE
Winter camping off hannum road, starting to get our trip legs under us!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Closer than you think
As I watch these days count down, a few things have occurred to me regarding timing:
- My wedding anniversary is June 11, the day before our targeted launch date. This shouldn't present any trouble, but I'm keeping it in mind like a good husband, just in case.
- I want to plan for a day at the end of the trip to meet up with some local friends who I don't often get to see, some nice dinner & drinks, look at pictures and tell tall tales, and generally decompress before flying back to CO. And shower too. Maybe shower first.
- The time available to me to lose some of this excess weight is dwindling. Maybe I'll just relabel it "ballast", or "energy store". I'm looking to lose 18 lbs...so come on, guys, make with the encouragement.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Gear & Supplies
I'm pretty outdoorsy, but not since boy scout camp have I spent more than a few nights in a row in the wild. So, let's talk about the gear we'll be needing for this grand outing.
For myself, traveling in from Colorado, I suspect there'll be a balance between what I can bring along and what I'll have to procure locally. But in more general terms, I think it'd be helpful to just list things out -- for planning & perspective, and also just so I can look longingly at that list from time to time.
First thoughts: the regular clothes, underwear, socks. Rain jacket. Hat to protect my head from the sun, since my hair just isn't up to the task. Sunscreen & insect repellent, June-upstate-NY strength. Sunglasses too, damn this fair complexion. My shoes for hiking, and I imagine some other footwear suited for watery activities. Sleeping bag/hammock/blanket, whatever's appropriate to the climate that week. Flashlight. Toothbrush (you're welcome). Trusty pocketknife, as long as TSA lets me bring it.
What else, team?
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