The day everything went off the rails. Also, with deadfall. 

First episode of several from a backpacking trip which turned out nothing like I’d planned. 

Which was no surprise…

Tried a four-day route. Didn’t happen. 

For those following along, it’s likely become clear how I relate to plans. Basically, By creating a solid plan, I ensure that course of action doesn’t come to pass. 

Greeted today’s realization with a belly laugh. 

And trusting my instincts prevented a pretty serious situation. 

A shorter trip than planned toward the Chinese Wall. The runoff remains too high for safe river crossings, a point well-emphasized by sighting a large tree traveling at a high rate of speed down the river by my camp, just after I finished recording. 

Tried a way too early attempt to hike the Chinese Wall. Turns out, there’s still snow up there. Other things happened. It was fun. 

I’ll wait a week, let the snow melt and the runoff ease, then try again. 

Stories from a day on (and off) the trail. Planned the route to take three days, powered through in one. Might have overdone it a bit. 

When a backpack bear hunt gets undone by a well-nailed tire, what’s to do? Record a podcast of course. 

And score the first horsefly (or deerfly) bite of the year while doing it. 

Multitasking. 

A brief story from a trip full of mud, muck and misery. Long miles, no hunting success, inclement weather and damaged equipment. 

In other words, all the fun in the world. 

For the first episode, just a brief introduction and mission statement. 

Who I am, what I want to do, why you should listen. Or not. Do what you like!