Tag: backpacking
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Camino in France – Away We Go
We’re doing it – another European distance trek. Our bags are packed and France awaits. After a short stay in Paris for a bit of jet lag recuperation, we will travel to the southern town of Le Puy-en-Velay where our walk begins. Known for locally grown crops of green lentils, Le Puy is also the…
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European Trekking Adventures Await
Announcing the release of Reg’s new book. “I needed a reality check. I was lost on the first day of the most challenging trek of my life.” Reginald Spittle Trippin’ Through My 60s Leaving the working world behind, Reg closed his office door for the last time. Rejecting a life of golf and relaxation, he…
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John Muir Trail: What will we remember?
It was hard to anticipate just what hiking the John Muir Trail would mean to each of us. It’s been equally difficult to put into words a complete description of our day in/day out journey along the John Muir Trail. We struggled, we learned, we laughed and we celebrated. Each day was a combination of…
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John Muir Trail: Rocky Roads
*Click on title above to activate slideshow below. While walking the John Muir Trail is a major accomplishment for even the most experienced of hikers, the creation and ongoing maintenance of the path are the true achievements. It is certainly no stroll through the park! Every day presented unexpected challenges for us along rough and…
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John Muir Trail: Dry feet and green meadows
*Click on title above to activate slide shows. Water crossings can present a huge problem for early season John Muir backpackers. Having watched countless YouTube videos showing some rather frightening river levels, we were wary of what might flow through the trail in our path. Unfortunately, (but lucky for us) California is experiencing a drought…
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John Muir Trail: The most beautiful lakes
We were surprised by the sheer number of lakes, ponds and watering holes scattered along the John Muir Trail. Most were so crystal clear that we could count the fish swimming about. Our group was lucky enough to camp at a few of them and Reg and I enjoyed lunch along the shore of others.…
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John Muir Trail: No escaping the tough climb
*Click on the above title to activate the slideshow below Reg and I are not the type of hikers who study the trail map in great detail every morning. As long as we are confident we can get from point A to point B, we look forward the surprises the trail offers, so we were…
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