High Sierra Trail 2009 part 3 of 3

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

A six day, 78 mile backpacking trip from Sequoia NP to Mt. Whitney Portal.

With a rough estimate how much would it cost me to walk the entire Appalachian Trail?

Friday, February 17th, 2012

I'm young and in great shape, and planning on hiking the trail as fast and cheap as possible. I'm counting on completing the trail in about 3 months. I'm guessing I'm gonna need the following: backback, bivi, sleeping bag, clothes, food, compass, first aid kit, palm pilot(for taking pics, listening ...

Packing for the Appalachian Trail

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

This is everything I loaded in my pack the night before driving to Springer Mountain. The only thing missing was the camera. I will begin hiking the AT on Saturday February 21st, 2009. You can follow my hike by checking out my blog at: harveyat.blogspot.com UPDATE! Check out my AT ...

Trail Magazine – How to Find South With A Watch

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

To tie in with Trail Magazine's special Mountain Genius issue, over the next two weeks Live for the Outdoors presents seven special skills videos which might just make you a little smarter in the mountains -- be it when finding your way with a watch, to selecting the perfect wild ...

TREK: A Journey on the Appalachian Trail: Bus Driver

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Buy the DVD here: www.amazon.com This is a scene from the travel documentary TREK: A Journey on the Appalachian Trail, which chronicles our 2001 thru-hike. Meet Bus Driver, one amazing soul that we encountered on the the AT.

Cumberland Trail Through Possum Gorge

Friday, January 6th, 2012

A one night backpacking trip on the Cumberland Trail through Possum Gorge to Imodium Falls.

Easy Strider, Part 2 — Trail Chatter

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

I finish off the Forest Glen Preserve backpacking trail. There's a bit of chatter along the way, discussion of my son's Eagle project, the pressing question of whether I'll find potable water!

New family tent, ozark trail vacation lodge.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

New family tent, ozark trail vacation lodge 20' x 11' from walmart.

If you go backpacking in Yosemite can you set up camp anywhere off the trail?

Monday, December 5th, 2011

If you go backpacking in Yosemite can you set up camp anywhere off the trail?

What is a good backpacking trail In Idaho?

Monday, October 10th, 2011

I'm looking for a first time backpacking trail that's maybe a 3 day 2 night hike. Any suggestions?