by Patrick Clark | Jul 22, 2020 | Adventures
My best adventure so far this summer was exploring a creek watershed only five miles from my home in the South Toe Valley, Pisgah National Forest. My hiking buddy David had seen some amazing waterfalls up the Three Creek watershed years ago and our goal was to see how...
by Patrick Clark | Dec 22, 2019 | Adventures
Evening of Day Two–Making Fire in the RainAfter a challenging wet hike on Day Two (see part one here) me and my comrades went into our individual tents to dry off, warm up, and recuperate from a prolonged cold exposure.When I finally crawled out of my sleeping...
by Patrick Clark | Nov 30, 2019 | Adventures
What is an all natural fiber backpacker’s clothing set made of? Would wool and waxed cotton work even for backpacking in rain and cold conditions. Check this out to see what I packet for a four day trip in November in Linville Gorge Wilderness, Western North...
by Patrick Clark | Nov 30, 2019 | Adventures
I had the opportunity to put my entire crazy Rewilder’s Backpacking system to the test through many weather extremes this weekend.I jumped on this chance to join a Meetup Group called Educational Backpacking Treks when they were planning a trip to the nearby...
by Patrick Clark | Apr 20, 2019 | Adventures
See Part One Here: Planning and Gear BreakdownJoin Kevin Anderson as he tests out his all wool clothing set and Lucky Sheep Sleeping Bag on the Trans Zion Trail in early April with his buddies who have mostly synthetic gear.Day 1:After our flights into Vegas, rental...