Trans-Zion Trekking in Utah
On a recent trip to Zion National Park, I had the pleasure to climb the infamous Angels Landing and backpack the longest section of the Trans-Zion Trekking Route, The West Rim Trail. The WRT...
McMahon teams up with Discovery Channel’s ‘Dual Survival’ star Dave Canterbury
I had a blast as guest speaker and instructor at Dave Canterbury’s Pathfinder’s School Spring Gathering! Dave Canterbury is one of the stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show ‘Dual Survival,’ owner of Pathfinders, a...
Annapurna Circuit & Gettin’ High!
Annapurna Circuit & Gettin’ High!
Yaks make me sneeze, goats eat marijuana and the Yeti I saw at High Camp turned out to be a bearded, 6’8” Canadian.
Even with the crowds, yaks, and tall,...
Climbing Pikes Peak via The Barr Trail
Trip Report
My partner and I climbed Pikes Peak (14,110 ft.), via the Barr Trail (7,800 ft)l, a week before Memorial Day. 26 miles RT. Temps ranged from 78F to 27F (felt like 13F w/ 21...
Review: Thule Backpacks – The Stir 35L & Versant 60L
Overview
If you haven’t tried a Thule backpack, get one!
My partner and I backpacked over 100 miles and climbed a couple Colorado 14’ers, in winter conditions, to test out Thule’s Stir 35 and Versant 60L...
