In this video I will show you how to make your own 5 ounce repair kit as seen in Backpacker Magazines April 2010 Gear Guide on page 116.  I added a few items and throw in tips on how to use the items and how to use items you already have with you to fix things. Hopefully it will help [...]

So I had planned to do a 20 mile night hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness on Saturday night.  I even scheduled a Facebook and Twitter post to go up at 3 am to say I was hiking.  I was actually warm and comfy in my bed and stayed there until 11:39 am on Sunday morning. So what happened?  The [...]

It’s my hope that my blog will cover all my outdoor adventures in one place. If your a runner, cyclist, hiker, or general adventurist, then you will hopefully enjoy this blog. Since my focus has changed from cycling to