Self-Sufficiency?
Andrew Skurka's completion of the Great Western Loop, at its surface, provided a snapshot into the window of what was a monumental effort in self-sufficiency. Of course, there were others involved, working behind the…
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Wilderness Trekking School Featured in Billings Gazette
Backpacking Light's Wilderness Trekking III Course was featured in the Billings Gazette last week in a story by Brett French, "Wilderness trek turns the Beartooths into a classroom". Brett noted that "in keeping with…
Reflections: Madison Plateau
Today I had what I hope will be my final follow-up with my ankle surgeon. He tells me I'm graduated: i.e., I can return to normal activity with no restrictions. My ankle has healed.…
Wilderness Trekking School
We're just back from Wilderness Trekking III, the advanced course in Backpacking Light's newly-launched Wilderness Trekking School. Recipe: take 8 solo experts, add a bunch of snow, plop them in an unfamiliar locale, take…
Why Being Outside Should Not Stop at Labor Day
Why is it that the vast majority of outdoor enthusiasts seem to end their "camping season" at Labor Day? Aren't they missing the best reasons to: Need a fire. Fish in a snowstorm. Hang…