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- Paul Gruchow
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Six years ago was my first backpacking trip attempt of the Pemigewasset Loop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After one day, and 6 gruelling miles, I realized I was not adequately prepared for...
I have had my eye on hiking to Havasu Falls for quite a while. Surrounded by the Grand Canyon with its distinct blue-green waters, travertine formations, and passing five iconic waterfalls, its...
Hello dear reader. Welcome to my first Trip report of 2024. As you may know from the previous Grand Canyon hike, water pipeline repairs caused my Phantom Ranch reservations in September 2023 were...
On March 31st, 2024, Purdue's basketball team made the Final Four, a first since 1980, after years of dedication and near-misses, it is time to celebrate...
Happy February!!! I hope you are all staying warm this time of year. This winter in Virginia has vacillated between extreme cold and 70 degree days, sometimes within a matter of hours. I’m used...
Hi everyone. With winter quickly approaching, my hiking season is just about done. I’m kind of weenie when it come to winter hiking. With so much free time on my hands. I’ve decided to...
Okay everyone, the time is finally here. A year of planning finally led me to one of the crown jewel hikes of the United States. I’m speaking of course about the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim...
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