Tag: new mexico

• Training and Preparing

  

  The PCT will surely be a test of physical endurance. In between all the fun we’ve been having over the last six weeks of funmeployment, Maggie and I are trying our best to stay in shape and build up some baseline strength. We typically run a few miles a few days a week. This helps…

  Russell

  March 12, 2022

  PCT – Other

  adventure, backpacking, ecology, hiking, new mexico, outdoors, Pacific Crest Trail, PCT, resupply, sandias, snow travel, thru hiking, training, Travel

• The Shakedown

  

  With a warm weather window, we wandered… Maggie and I have acquired a fair amount of new gear in preparation for the PCT. New tent, backpack, water filter, shoes, hat, sleep system, various clothing.. While we are confident backpackers, learning the quirks of new gear is something we want to avoid when we set off…

  Russell

  March 4, 2022

  PCT – Other

  adventure, backpacking, gear, hiking, new mexico, outdoors, Pacific Crest Trail, PCT, rio grande, shakedown, thru hiking, Travel

• ‘Tis the Skison

  

  What a simple joy, sliding on snow. One of the few activities where adults get to “play,” yipping and hollering, grinning ear to ear all the way down the mountain. All thanks to that magical fairy dust that falls from the sky every winter. Today, it’s easy to take alpine skiing for granted. There are…

  Russell

  February 11, 2022

  Skiing

  adventure, alaska, alyeska, colorado, monarch, new mexico, outdoors, shredding the gnar, Skiing, taos, targhee, Travel, wolf creek, wyoming