We had a great hang in the Pinebarrens recently. Frank got to use his new hennessy hammock and 0 degree bag, Loren tested out his new underquilt, and I got to try out the aquaquest tarp that I modified to use with my hammock for foul weather, it now has doors.
Read MoreSouthern Fried Holidays
Sloane and I packed the car and headed south for some sunshine and warm weather this holiday season (not that it wasn't warm up north). First stop was our old home in Charleston, SC - I apologize to the folks we didn't see while in town - we wish we could have stayed longer and seen everyone. We arrived in town on Saturday evening, before Christmas. On our way into Charleston we were able to swing by our friend's amazing new design studio and pop-up shop and surprise them.
Read MorePaddling the Pine Barrens of New Jersey
Plans to spend my 33rd birthday on the water were thwarted by work this year, but I still managed to get out paddling with some good friends the days leading up to it. The original idea was to paddle and camp at Assateague Island this time, but finding a third sea kayak for the group was proving to be a challenge. Loren had suggested a trip in the pines earlier this fall, and I had been intrigued by the giant green spot on google maps in southern Jersey since I had moved north, so we decided to make the flat water rivers of the pine barrens our adventure.
Read MoreFall
This past month I had the opportunity to travel all over the state of Maryland, and even PA. From the eastern shore of MD to the south west corner of Pennsylvania, I experienced the best that this amazingly short season has to offer, and of course I brought my camera with me so I could share it here.
Read MoreSummer ends, fall begins
Sloane and I took a trip to the Adirondacks at the beginning of September to attend an amazing wedding with some friends from Sloane's college. Although we were too early for any fall colors and the sun hid from us most of the time, the Daks still offered up some incredible scenery.
Read MorePaddling the Delaware River
Some friends joined me on a river trip in early August to paddle 34 miles of the Delaware River - it was a fantastic time, on a beautiful river. Five of us met up on a Thursday evening at the Worthington State Forest campground, so we could get an early start Friday. We decided on this river mostly because it was less than a four hour drive for everyone. Adam and I drove together and were the first ones to the camp Thursday.
Read MoreWe took a vacation.
Sloane and I have not been on a vacation, where it is just the two of us, for 4 years. It was way past time to treat ourselves. We found out the evening before our departure that the property we had originally booked, in Cape Charles VA, was occupied by someone else - which was mostly our fault - it is a long story. We scrambled on air b&b to find anything open for the next 5 days, and found a ski house in Canaan Valley WV. A rapid unpacking of beach items, and repacking of hiking gear consumed our evening, and by noon on Saturday we were ready to head for the mountains. We were lucky enough to find a nice place, with a hot tub and a community pool to make up for the lack of beach.
Read MoreNow that it's summer, here is what I did this spring.......
If you read the last post, you know the family was in Florida at the beginning of March. Here is what was left out of the previous paddling post: bacon, swimming and fishing.
Read MoreFolbot-ing with the family in Florida
Holidays in New England
Sloane and I spent Christmas and New Years with the Whelans and some friends from NYC and Beantown. It was fantastic, we ate and drank plenty, had serious family time, and hiked - a lot.
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