Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsSaving the Best for LastToday was our last day to hike. With my flight home leaving tomorrow, we had one last chance to get some trail covered. We chose to cover…Jul 3, 2016Jul 3, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsTime with FamilyWhen you only have a day, it is amazing what you can get done. With the bulk of our hiking behind us — we plan on slack packing just under…Jul 2, 2016Jul 2, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsThe Good, the Bad and the UglyHaving slept on the ground, without my air mattress, I woke expecting to be stiff sore, but I was actually feeling relatively good. Ed was…Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsDiscretion is the Better Part of ValorOn many levels, yesterday was a bad day.Jun 29, 20161Jun 29, 20161
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsWalking in the CloudsI should have known that it was going to be a bad day when the hotel we stayed at did not even have coffee. We schlepped our packs through…Jun 29, 2016Jun 29, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsSlack Packing and Flip FlopsFor this trip, every plan we have made ended up changing.Jun 28, 2016Jun 28, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsLong Day With Great RewardsWe left Peter’s Mountain Shelter early and didn’t waste time on the trail. Although the terrain is rocky and rough, most of the hiking…Jun 27, 2016Jun 27, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsGreat Views and Trail MagicAfter a good night’s sleep, the trail offered us some beautiful views and thanks to some other hikers, we were able to get a picture with…Jun 26, 2016Jun 26, 2016
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsCruising Through The ValleyStaying at my sister’s usually means at least one breakfast at Miller’s. Miller’s family restaurant is a unique restaurant in many ways…Jun 25, 20161Jun 25, 20161
Rich SchoolsinOld Man In The WoodsZero Days Can Be Productive, TooBeing that I am getting back into backpacking, zero days are somewhat of a new concept. But sitting at my sister’s dining room table…Jun 24, 2016Jun 24, 2016