Category Archives: Beyond The Bunkhouse

Stories, events and contributions outside of the NEM guided services.

Five Must See WMNF Trails – Number 5

Black Angel Trail

This is the first installment. Check back each week as we count down to number one!

CONTRIBUTION BY ELIZABETH KANE

The Wild River

The Wild River

History: In 2006, the Wild River Wilderness became the newest designation of wilderness area in the WMNF. The valley was stripped of its timber by heavy logging in the 1890s. Many of the paths in this area follow old logging roads and dismantled railroad beds. The forest burned to the ground in 1903, ending timber operations. Even among the regrowth, artifacts and vestiges of its pillaged past are still visible to the hiker with acute observation skills. Continue reading →

In Search of the Perfect Shoe

IN COLLABORATION WITH DAVE DILLON

Altra Lone Peak. Photo by Dave Dillon, ChaseTheSummit.com

Altra Lone Peak. Photo by Dave Dillon, ChaseTheSummit.com

As kids we were sold that hiking in sneakers isn’t an option. Leather boots provide ankle support and protection and anything else won’t suffice. Theory debunked. In fact, the majority of hikers have switched to hiking, cross country and trail runners as they are lighter, more comfortable and perform perfectly. Big brands have reinvented their product lines and the leather boots are disappearing.

Brand Ambassador, Dave Dillon of ChaseTheSummit.com has long been in pursuit of the perfect shoe. Head over to check out his review of the Altra Lone Peak to discover the yield of his search. While your there give him a follow and check him out on instagram @thedavedillon. Continue reading →