I’m always on the lookout for shorts I can wear both hiking and casually around town, and when Kuhl reached out to Brady and me about an opportunity to try out some of their shorts, I was stoked! I went with the Kontour Skinny Short 4” in the color Harvest (I love their color selection, …
Between Brady and I, he is definitely the gear enthusiast. Prior to our John Muir Trail hike, I used an old-school backpack I got from Goodwill. It served me fine for the over-nighters and weekend trips I was used to, but I’m really grateful for Brady’s knowledge and research that led me to invest in …
July 13th, 2019 Distance: 15 Miles Start: Deer Creek, Mile 65 Camp: Camp near creek below Silver Pass, mile 79 We started out with a slow morning at Deer Creek. It was a seriously gorgeous spot and I think we were both a little reluctant to leave, but alas. Gotta get the miles in. My …
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July 12th, 2019 Distance: 11 Miles Start: Trinity Lakes, Mile 54 Camp: Deer Creek, Mile 65 We started our fourth day on trail with a hot breakfast inside our tent to avoid the mosquitoes. I have never in my life met mosquitoes as persistent and honestly terrifying as the ones we got acquainted with in …
