I'm not sure it's actually parallel. Because geometry. I'm not even sure where Promiseland is in relation to Day Creek. This is just where they sent us to keep us out of the way. I'm out here wandering around Day Creek Trailhead while I wait for Rogue to get here. Just looking for a gate. … Continue reading A Promiseland Parallel Run
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Mild Adventure Week
I just rolled up into Easter Sunday dinner at my mom n ems with the dirt and smell of an 8 mile hike on me. I did put on mostly clean sweats and t-shirt before I headed in. And washed my hands once I got in there. But sweat is sweat and mud is mud … Continue reading Mild Adventure Week
Monsoon on the Mountain
Just got home. Sun's coming out. It wasn't out 3 hours ago when I was climbing to the top of a mountain . Do you know what was out? Tornado warnings. We'd planned this Banquet of Friendship trip to Christmas Mountain weeks ago. And at the Blue Ridge yesterday, GJB reaffirmed commitment from his core … Continue reading Monsoon on the Mountain
When 11 Miles Turns Into 16
16.47 total miles 4,331 total elevation gain 3am wake up call notifying me that one of my probation kids went MIA. 9am message from Endong that he and Parkhurst were heading out to North Mountain. *sigh* Fine. First I have to go find this child. Somewhere in Roanoke. Two hours later I found her. In … Continue reading When 11 Miles Turns Into 16
I Don’t Know Why
Before I begin, let me say that I'm going to make all of the landmarks in this post plural. On purpose. Because of who I am as a person. If you're from the Roanoke area, you may be aware that McAfee Knob is often inaccurately referred to as McAfees Knob. And it's possible that one … Continue reading I Don’t Know Why
New Years on Christmas Mountain
Almost. It's almost New Years. And I got to spend it on Christmas Mountain. When GJB invites you out into the woods, you should understand going in that it's not gonna be easy. We might recall the whole Lost: Boones Mill Version episode. Homeboy is undoubtedly going to take you wayyyyy off the standard trail. … Continue reading New Years on Christmas Mountain
Shine My Way 