by justroughinit | Sep 27, 2016 | Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Health & Safety
Picture it, New Hance Creek on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in late July 2013. It was well over a 100 degrees F that day on the Tonto Platform—probably 115 F or more at Phantom Ranch. The Tonto Platform is known for trapping heat…it’s our “Cremation”...
by justroughinit | Sep 20, 2016 | Health & Safety, Wildlife
I’ll admit it. I jump back and prance in circles on tiptoes, squealing and gesturing “eew, eww, eww” whenever I see a cricket. They freak me out. No idea why, but I hate those suckers. I think it is because they jump so darn far and have...
by justroughinit | Sep 16, 2016 | Backpacking, Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park’s Shi Shi beach is north of Ozette Coast and is where the amazing Point of Arches is located. Point of Arches is one of the most beautiful and photographed areas of the Olympic (Northwest) coast and with some of the best...
by justroughinit | Sep 6, 2016 | Backpacking, Hiking, Health & Safety, Hiking
I like to say if your butt don’t hurt, you ain’t hikin’. This means hiking is challenging and can bring about some common injuries – injuries that are preventable. Get back to civilization injury-free, in one piece and without the help of the local...
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