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Packing List for Bikepacking Across Europe

Liz May 11, 2024 0 Comments
Packing for a long bikepacking trip across Europe proved to be quite a challenge. While similar to our previous 2+ week bikepacking trips on the GDMBR there were some notable differences as we incorporated a lot of city/town travel in the mix. So our packing list for bikepacking across Europe involved more items to make us presentable to explore towns on our non-biking days.  While our...

What to Pack for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) – UPDATED 2022

Liz May 8, 2023 0 Comments
When we first set off to bike the Great Divide Mountain Bike route (GDMBR) in 2020 we had no idea what to pack! It was our first bikepacking trip and we were overwhelmed, but we consulted with very experience bikepackers to get the full scoop on what to pack for the GDMBR which helped immensely! After completing 1,000 miles of the GDMBR in 2020, we knew we'd have to go back again. So we set off...

Best and Worst of New Hampshire’s 48

alexclark August 20, 2017 0 Comments
During the three and a half years that Liz and I lived in New England we managed to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 foot peaks with the vast majority completed within a year. If you’re not familiar with New England, this is a common challenge taken on by many hikers in the area. Having recently move to New England from Washington State, I remember scoffing at the idea of climbing...

Surviving: 24hrs Lost on a Snow-Covered Mountain

Liz August 20, 2017 0 Comments
Soaked and shivering, I buried my head in his shoulder. Huddling together for body heat was our only chance of surviving. There is nothing romantic about this like what’s often depicted in movies or on TV. Our time was spent uselessly shouting for help in the dark as loud as our worn out frozen bodies would allow. But no response or help ever came…. I have tried to recount this story to...