Midwest Backpacking Adventures

What's up everyone? It's time to get an early spring trip on the calendar... I haven't solidified the exact location just yet, but below are a couple of options I'm kicking around. Looking for your feedback or recommendations. Instead of trying to do something really ambitious, I'm hoping to put something together that will appeal […]

Exact route and details TBD, but wanted to lock in the dates for our next backpacking trip. Here's what I have in mind: Depart Indy at around 8 AM on Friday. Arrive at RRG by about 1 PM. Hike in and camp Friday night. Hike further and camp Saturday night. Finish a loop & drive […]

This is designed to be a practice / training overnight hike out to the Fox Den Shelter. I have a couple new gear items I want to test before the through hike later in the month. This will be an out and back hike. There are a lot of options for hike distance because of […]

Hey Everyone, Recently, we were contacted by an intern @ Backpacker Magazine. They thought our group looked cool and they are looking to generate some more interest in their 19th annual "Get Out More Tour". It's located on Tuesday, 6/4/19 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Rusted Moon Outfitters in Broad Ripple. I pasted […]

I am planning a through hike of the Tecumseh Trail for June 21st - 23rd. Depending on the number of attendees, logistics, and accommodations things may change slightly. I have hiked the entire trail, but never as one continuous hike. That is the goal. I expect it to be a serious challenge. It will be […]

This will be more about spending a fun weekend outdoors. We will hike in to the peninsula and set up camp. You can swim, hike, lounge for the weekend. If you haven't been here before, it's a primitive site but has several campsites available. I will likely head down early in the day to grab […]