Whenever I get back from a trip, I go straight to my computer to: A. Blab about it here. B. Check out what's next. C. Avoid post-trip cleanup. So what's next? Well I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to see Mount Saint Helens this trip (ironically enough, exactly one year ago I …
Mount Saint Helens: Ape Cave
Backpacking took a bit of a standstill this time around. I had some volcanic scenery to take in. Around February I learned that there's a tunnel system lurking below our notorious mountain where lava once flowed. It's the third longest lava tube in the United States at 2.6 miles. It features an easy section for …
Blame the Real World
Small update time! I had a goal to write an article a day here, and that goal remains. I ran into some camera issues trying to review some gear, so I've been working on finding a solution to that. I prefer to write, but sometimes a live visual is just a little more prudent. Trying …
The PCT and Why I’m Doing It
As mentioned a couple times on this page, I'm going to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in April of 2016. And if you couldn't tell, I'm a little excited about it. What even is it? The Pacific Crest Trail is one of three behemoths across the United States. It stretches across the entire western coast …
Gear Review: Tarptent Protrail
The Tarptent Protrail is an amazing tent. Why? Oh, I'll tell you why. Weight Let's start off with the important part: It weights just over a pound. One. Pound. For reference, my other tent weighs in at four pounds. Having this thing in my pack opened up options for me not only because it also …
Kings Peak, Utah
Sitting at 13,527 feet, Kings Peak is the highest point in Utah. If you're wanting to tackle this like a usual person would, it takes three days to complete. One day for the hike in, one for the summit, and one for the hike out. But for all you trail runners out there, there are …
Welcome to this thing
Let's forget for a second that I have an 'about' page. Pseudonym aside, my name is Chris. I'm an endorphin addict and lover of awesome views. The first big portion of my life was spent being a computer geek and avid gamer, the current portion of my life is still somewhat occupied by that, but …
The Limping Rabbit 