JMT – Day 11 – Marie Lake to Piutte Pass Junction
August 13, 2014 It feels good to enjoy the sunrise without the usual morning rush. We have a relatively easy day on our schedule and we already bit part of it off… Continue reading
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JMT – Day 10 – VVR to Marie Lake
August 12, 2014 From Vermillion Valley there are several possible ways how to rejoin the JMT. Our choice is the slightly longer yet more scenic Bear Creek trail. The other option would be… Continue reading
JMT – Days 8 + 9 – Silver Pass Lake to VVR
August 10 – August 11, 2014 We’re having a slow, lazy morning while waiting for the sun to dry our tent. It should be an easy day today with lots of downhill… Continue reading
JMT – Day 7 – Purple Lake to Silver Pass Lake
August 9, 2014 I have always loved the peacefulness of a morning in the wilderness. The way everybody stops to witness the rise of the new day, full of possibilities and wonder. We… Continue reading
Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack
When it comes to backpacks I put my trust in Osprey. Backpacks is what they do and they know their trade well. I bought my very first Osprey day pack in 2005 and… Continue reading
JMT – Day 6 – Red’s Meadow to Purple Lake
August 8, 2014 We’re leaving Red’s Meadow at 8:00 a.m. It’s the latest start we had so far, but after hotcakes from the Cafe, our energy is soaring and for the first… Continue reading
Shepherd’s Pie
I first discovered Shepherd’s Pie some 15 years ago while visiting Scotland. It was a love at a first bite and naturally when the idea of creating our own backpacking meals stroke us,… Continue reading
JMT – Day 5 – Garnet Lake to Red’s Meadow
August 7, 2014 What a beautiful morning I keep thinking as we break from the comfort of our warm sleeping bags and crawl outside the tent where the first morning lights welcomes us.… Continue reading
Easy Chili
2 servings 1 Cup Dehydrated Beans 1.25 Cups Instant Rice 1 Cup Dehydrated Beef (appr. 1 lb fresh) 1/2 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes 2 TBS Dried Onion 1 TBS Chili Powder 1/2… Continue reading
Mammut White Rose Boots
First of all let me tell you that I am absolutely thrilled with the comfort and stability these boots provide. I took them out of the box and off I went for a… Continue reading