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Carry The Simple Pleasures
The last mile to the campsite is the longest one. By mid afternoon I am amazed at the distance covered. My thoughts then turn to...

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 24, 20203 min read
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Why Do I Hike (part forever)
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of...

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 19, 20204 min read
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The Gift Of Rain On The Trail
The wind kicks up, stirring the trees, releasing a fresh shower from the rain which ended an hour prior. Or is the sky opening up again?...

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 18, 20204 min read
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Re-Evaluating Food Bags
There’s something about settling into your campsite after a long day on the trail. Especially those times you are provided a gentle...

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 13, 20203 min read
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Why Do I Hike (part 3)
“Welcome man. Dude. Welcome.” This was followed by a man-hug. Two days later, as we took a breath at the conclusion of an exhausting...

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 12, 20205 min read
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Why Do I Hike (part 2)
Time. Identified and quantified by human beings, it is not an ideological construct. Time is inexorable. It is always and forever....

Jerry Caldwell
Dec 5, 20204 min read
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Why Do I Hike (part 1)
I am reminded of popping kernels as the first drops strike my tent. The intensity increases, drowning out conversation. There is no one...

Jerry Caldwell
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Backpack Review - Osprey Atmos 65AG
Osprey Atmos 65AG Backpack 5 out of 5 stars Osprey is one of the top lines in backpacks. I absolutely love this pack. The fit is perfect...

Jerry Caldwell
Nov 25, 20202 min read
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