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Riley Moore Falls
25 Apr 2019

Riley Moore Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Riley Moore Falls is a great place to waste a summer day. The area features a natural, sandy beach and plenty of room to spread out and play in the Chauga River. The cascade is only 12 feet high, but … Continued

Chau-Ram Falls
24 Apr 2019

Chau-Ram Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Chau-Ram Falls is nestled in Chau-Ram County Park in upstate South Carolina. The park has a $2 entry fee per vehicle and features public camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are restrooms, showers, a vending machine, and even a … Continued

amentities, easy, kid friendly, parek, SC
Yellow Branch Falls
23 Apr 2019

Yellow Branch Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued

child friendly, day hike, easy, kid
Andrew Ramey Falls
15 Apr 2019

Andrew Ramey Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Andrew Ramey Falls is an impressive cascade in Oconee County, South Carolina. The pool at the base of the falls is only about 18 inches deep, but it’s sandy and would make for a great lounging area on a hot … Continued

day hike, easy, family, fun, SC, short
Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)
8 Apr 2019

Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued

cashiers, day hike, easy, family, Highlands, kids, loop, weekend
TRT—Gear list
7 Mar 2019

TRT—Gear list

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Tahoe Rim Trail | 0

I’ve made some changes from my usual gear list. This is about as low as I can comfortably get my base weight with a bear canister in the mix. I loved using the Opsack for food storage on the Uinta … Continued

Gear reviews, kit, pack, packing
TRT—Travel, trail, & resupply
6 Mar 2019

TRT—Travel, trail, & resupply

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Tahoe Rim Trail | 0

The logistics involved with my recent hikes of the Uinta Highline Trail and the John Muir Trail—both necessitating flights and hotels—were very inefficient. I spent more time and money getting to and from the trail than I think was necessary. … Continued

backpacking, hiking, planning, reno, truckee
Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)
5 Mar 2019

Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, Tahoe Rim Trail | 1

I like to take a backpacking trip in the late summer/early fall each year. It forces me to stay in shape and it allows me to explore different regions of the country fairly inexpensively. You save a lot of money … Continued

CA, lake tahoe, loop, NV, reno, truckee
Video—5 Days on the Uinta Highline Trail
14 Nov 2018

Video—5 Days on the Uinta Highline Trail

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Backpacking, Hiking, Trails, Uinta Highline Trail, Utah, Videos | 0

Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’ve published summaries and pictures of each day of our Uinta Highline Trail (UHT) section hike, but I also shot videos. I finally got around … Continued

hiking, travel, trip
My Leg and the Linville Gorge, part 1
9 Nov 2018

My Leg and the Linville Gorge, part 1

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Opinion, Trails | 3

I set out to backpack the 22-mile southern loop of the Linville Gorge the first weekend in November of 2018. Not only was it peak colors, but the fact that it was November meant that I didn’t have to worry … Continued

injury, survival

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  • TRT—Gear list March 7, 2019
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  • UHT—Fishing the lakes of the High Unitas August 19, 2018

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Photos from a hike up to Blue Lake just below the Continental Divide. This was my first time to run into a moose on the trail. I don't think she had a kiddo with her, but we didn't wait around to find out. #hiking #moose
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The Aspen trees have finally changed. #ColoradoLife #Hiking
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