Laugavegur Day 4 – Emstrur (Botnar) to Thorsmork

Distance: 9.5 miles There are two different types of trekkers on the trail. Those, who pack their belonging every morning and carry them on their backs to the next destination. Then there are… Continue reading

Laugavegur Day 3 – Altavatn to Emstrur (Botnar)

Distance: 9.5 miles Altavatn is a busy place. The camping area in front of the hut overlooks the lake. It’s a large area that can easily hold 100 tents. People come until late… Continue reading

Laugavegur Day 2 – Landmannalaugar to Altavatn

I should have put my down jacket on when we ate dinner last night. We sat under a glass awning, protected from the wind and if we just had a dinner and then… Continue reading

Laugavegur Day 1 – Landmannalaugar

The bus crushed the river flow. A sudden dull thump. The wheels are submerged completely for few moments, the stream gently rocking the vehicle. I instinctively reach for the seat in front of… Continue reading

Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Sausage

Simple, quick and delicious breakfast that always gives me great energy for the miles ahead 1 serving 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes 1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder (can be substituted for fresh shredded… Continue reading

Goat Lake Loop with a Side Trip to Old Snowy

Goat Rocks Wilderness is a 105,600-acre alpine paradise in the southwestern part of the Cascade Mountain Range. An ancient volcano once towered over the landscape reaching the height of over 12,000 ft that… Continue reading

Welcome Pass – Excelsior Peak Traverse

If you crave supreme views of the North Cascades, Excelsior Peak is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite. The vistas, including such icons as Mount Baker and Mount Skuksan, stretch all the way to… Continue reading

Pesto Tortellini

2 servings 7 oz (186g) shelf stable tortellini (such as DaVinci) 1 packet of olive oil (appr. 0.375 fl oz) 2 packets powdered pesto sauce mix (such as Simply Organic Sweet Basic Pesto)… Continue reading

GSI Outdoors Infinity Mug

Bought this mug to replace my titanium single wall one during winter trips to keep my beverages hot longer. Not a double wall but does it’s job just as well. We managed to… Continue reading

Tanks Lakes

The trail to Necklace Valley starts on a gentle grade gaining only about 600 feet in the first 5 miles as the path meanders through lush second-growth forest. In the spring and early… Continue reading