Backpacking the Wind River High Route in August with the boys. Alpine terrain with potential snow patches, cold nights, and afternoon thunderstorms; expert skill required. ~85 miles, 10–12 days. Balanced budget and weight.
Cycle touring in the North York Moors for two nights in late May. Cool spring weather, gravel and road terrain, wild camping with on-bike cooking. Intermediate group of four. Balanced budget.
Multi-day hiking the West Highland Way in June with two friends. Expect cool, wet Scottish highlands with frequent rain and wind. Expert hikers doing wild camping with lightweight gear and boil-only cooking. Balanced weight and budget approach for 95 miles over 5 days.
Cycle touring in the Netherlands from Rotterdam to Amsterdam during spring tulip season. Cool, wet spring weather with occasional rain; intermediate cycling fitness required. ~50 miles over 3–4 days. Premium budget allows quality bike gear and comfortable camping setup.
Cycle touring the Loire River Valley for 22 days in August. Expect warm days, cool nights, and occasional rain; fully self-supported with tent camping and mixed cooking. Expert cyclists, balanced weight and budget.
Packrafting in Yukon Delta, Alaska backcountry, 10 days in February. Extreme cold, snow, and ice hazard; beginner experience with full meal cooking for two. Balanced budget and weight.
Backpacking Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley via Clouds Rest and Half Dome, 3 days in July. Alpine terrain with stream crossings, exposed ridges, and potential afternoon thunderstorms; expert-level navigation required. Balanced weight and budget, gluten-free meals for partner.
Hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland, late April with wife and dog. Cool, wet, and windy Scottish Highlands conditions; intermediate skill level; ~96 miles over 5 days; balanced budget. Gluten-free meals required.
Cycle touring the Loire River Valley in August, 10 days. Warm, dry conditions with occasional rain; moderate experience level. ~200 miles total distance. Balanced budget tier.
Pogo-stick touring on the Great Divide, March–July, 5 months. Alpine conditions with snow transitioning to summer; beginner experience, balanced weight. Balanced budget tier.
Backpacking and trout fishing in Seven Devils, Idaho, September. Alpine terrain with cool nights, possible early snow, stream-fed valleys. Expert-level trip with premium gear. ~40–50 miles over 5–7 days.
Island-hopping, 6 days, mixed beach camping. Tidal crossings required.
Ellingwood Point + Blanca Peak traverse, 2 nights basecamp.
Required and recommended gear for a 50K mountain race.
Full John Muir Trail, south to north, Whitney Portal to Yosemite Valley.
17 miles, 5000ft gain. Permit required. Start by 5am. Cables weather-dependent.
Boundary Waters, Entry Point 30. Remote portage routes, loon calls, perfect silence.
Needles District loop, 4 nights. Water carry up to 15 miles between sources.
Two-night loop on the AT through Shenandoah. Hammock setup. Lean-tos available as fallback.
Class IV river section, 2 days. Shuttle logistics.
Day tours out of Big Cottonwood. Early season avy conditions. No overnight.
Coyote Gulch to Crack-in-the-Wall, 5 days. Carry water between springs. 100°F+ in summer.
Sport and trad climbing, 4-day trip. Camping at Red Rock Canyon.
272 miles end-to-end. Sub-5-day attempt. No resupply, no support. Base weight under 7 lbs.