Shakedown Trip #3 – Day 0

Day 0: Driving to Crabtree Falls Campground August 15, 2014 – Friday So what is it with this Day 0 stuff anyway? Some of my trips have a Day 0 and others do not. Here’s the deal – Day 0 is used for trips that have a “staging day” that doesn’t involve any hiking. In this case, […]

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Shakedown Trip #3 – Coming Soon

Now you see why I was finally forced to write up a summary for the last trip. Because Shakedown #3 is happening soon. As in, TODAY. There is not much time before departure, so here’s the quick low-down for our itinerary. (Yes! Danny returns!) Day 0 – Friday, August 15, 2014 – Drive out to […]

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Shakedown Trip #2 – Complete

Complete? Really??? After 8 weeks – I certainly hope so! Shakedown Trip #2 was a complete success and I am here to finally give you a summary of the trip (And pictures, of course). Before that, I have to say that I feel super good about this trip. Considering how Shakedown #1 turned out, almost […]

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