https://www.johnnestler.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-02-19 https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2024/2/trip-report-grand-canyon-self-support-kayak-in-7-days monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/f16e7f49-bab2-4d9e-b8be-c09577405dd6/deer+creek+grand+canyon+kayak.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Soaking in some rare sunshine at Deer Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/98f92eab-0354-40ab-b40c-c87dd52d5195/pearce+ferry+takeout+self+support+kayak+grand+canyon.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Obligatory Pearce Ferry takeout picture with very unwieldy boats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/a812dd4c-aa5f-4d87-991e-c544d95b6841/redwall+cavern+grand+canyon+kayak.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Paddling by Redwall Cavern on day one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/14815e04-143a-4274-b4e4-72b239ef8758/phantom+ranch+grand+canyon+rain.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Looking up from Phantom Ranch with rainclouds enveloping the canyon rim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/c6cc9e8f-f156-42e1-b998-9ccc1941ed27/grand+canyon+self+support+kayak+trip.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Cruising through the canyon with a break in the weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/196a547f-0f4e-4679-86a0-fa8bb4e5da87/self+support+kayak+grand+canyon+hermit+wave.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Self Support Kayak in 7 Days - Make it stand out Robby punching through a wave in Hermit. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2022/11/trip-report-grand-canyon-rim-to-rim-to-rim-r2r2r-trail-run monthly 0.5 2022-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/371a8f90-4fbd-4045-9842-8e81423fd6fc/IMG_5657.jpeg Outdoor Articles - 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Trip Report: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) Trail Run - Make it stand out Near the top of the North Rim with Humphrey’s Peak in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/a8f1899e-7c31-4a5b-a99a-f335a137d689/IMG_5598.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) Trail Run - Make it stand out Pondering my life decisions and bracing for a cold run in a toasty bathroom at Mather Campground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/6597cb28-a9ec-45e2-a4fa-709177e560db/IMG_5720.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) Trail Run - Make it stand out Shuffling through sand as we make our way to Pipe Creek and up the Bright Angel Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/ccb7dafd-2ca2-47f2-9115-532c13a8f985/IMG_5699.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) Trail Run - Make it stand out Fall foliage along the North Kaibab Trail looking towards the North Rim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/3d7f2cef-4b46-4e16-a8b4-ee00f36e4531/IMG_5630.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) Trail Run - Make it stand out South Kaibab Trail views just after sunrise. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2022/7/grand-canyon-solo-kayak-trip-report-amp-photographs monthly 0.5 2022-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/846b790a-0b5d-464d-a924-2d14674aee16/JNEST_202202_1282-925-2.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out The trusty car and kayak that have gotten me through two Grand Canyon trips 8 years apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/a3c5ba01-3f11-4659-9982-5f9e65ce283e/JNEST_202202_1282-297.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out A selfie above Hance Rapid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/8a422ae7-20e4-4542-b418-5187a16de17d/JNEST_202202_1282-733-Pano.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out Looking up towards Fan Island from atop Bass Camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/378875c0-4815-479a-b66e-c426fe59581b/JNEST_202202_1282-238.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out View of Granite Rapid from river left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/e0e7cab8-7696-4b78-bda3-dea2f7b6d61a/JNEST_202201_1282-203-2.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out A self portrait in Redwall Cavern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/9a43cf21-2033-46d2-85c5-c8c396bec052/JNEST_202201_1282-145-2.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out Lake Powell with dangerously low and ever decreasing water levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/2c83246d-53d6-4ca1-a838-845d241d70e6/JNEST_202201_1282-123.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out 400 million year old nautiloid fossils in the limestone at Nautiloid Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/51fe4987-4545-4053-8429-bee41913509d/JNEST_202202_1282-875.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out View from the top of the Tabernacle hike towards the Palisades of the Desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/e8f01243-3c57-4649-94b9-533223f2284c/JNEST_202201_1282-65.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out Lone Cedar at midday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/b02b1a0d-975b-45f4-ac56-81b8720fbde2/JNEST_202201_1282-5.jpg Outdoor Articles - Grand Canyon Solo Kayak Trip Report & Photographs - Make it stand out Puebloan dwelling remains above South Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/eb5f31b4-a76b-434c-890a-36411563565e/JNEST_202202_1282-879.jpg Outdoor Articles - 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Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out Never underestimate the utility of a Prius. Seen here descending switchbacks to Mineral Bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/248805e2-337b-4d20-b00a-dfb05212e18d/john+nestler+mountain+bike+white+rim+utah.JPG Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out A scenic vista approaching Airport Tower on the White Rim Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/5071e2d8-2299-48d8-aa13-26832a507d1e/bike+gear+white+rim+trail.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out Taking stock of my remaining food and water about halfway through the ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/57bb15ae-5e15-4ca9-98d6-f654728d9f6c/green+river+white+rim+trail+canyonlands.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out Looking down on the Green River from the last big climb on the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/dfa4efc4-5fa0-4f8b-a191-6b848a01c782/john+nestler+mountain+bike+schafer+switchbacks.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out A quick selfie just before the Schafer switchbacks descent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/21809e0f-4112-433c-a0d2-8aff9d766496/murphy+hogback+climb+white+rim+trail+utah.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out This view doesn’t do the Murphy Hogback ascent justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/5ce98cb7-936d-48ef-bf0c-bc546cdf2eb7/schafer+switchbacks+panoramic+utah.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out A scenic panoramic view above the Schafer switchbacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/7e8d4ec0-82d6-4879-8036-701ea1f1b23a/mountain+biking+airport+tower.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out The rig in front of Airport Tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/90e4754b-64ec-4653-af3d-0c493f8a6bc7/endurance+fuel+baby+food+doritos.jpeg Outdoor Articles - Biking the White Rim Trail in One Day: Trip Report - Make it stand out Fueled by Doritos, baby puree, and lime cucumber Gatorade. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2022/3/trip-report-bikepacking-the-monumental-loop-in-las-cruces-new-mexico monthly 0.5 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/0cbba053-f41f-4162-815c-216ff7714ff4/cedar+hills+organ+mountains.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out View from the Cedar Hills area looking towards the Organ Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/86468c9d-b7f9-4264-82af-77c6b537aeee/white+gap+ascent+mountain+bike.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out The final ascent up to Big White Gap is a lot of hike-a-bike. It’s nice to have a real pair of shoes for this last bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/dd0e7da2-7c4d-4c4b-8852-918c76ebda39/cedar+hills+mountain+bike.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Feeling the stoke before another steep climb in the Cedar Hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/16217a1e-21b0-470d-8e59-f8904c286c42/golden+hour+bikepacking.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out A golden hour capture just moments before the tire started spewing sealant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/87c2fb58-9079-42b4-9142-23309134c67e/cattle+water+tank+camping.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out One of many railroad tanker cars repurposed into a water tank. It took a bit of MacGyvering to some water out of this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/fa6e7156-5a1e-44c4-a18c-4292a296963a/big+white+gap+pass.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Stunning views from the top of Big White Gap looking towards the highway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/40f19a35-2c23-4cd3-bb07-df1aee2400ea/white+gap+ascent+las+uvas+mountains.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Navigating the chossy rock on the approach to Big White Gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/bf4779f6-dfff-42c2-8f15-c50bc12e6529/mount+riley+wilderness+area+new+mexico.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Clouds coming in over the Mount Riley Wilderness area near the end of the southern loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/8578a331-8cd3-4a47-aef3-b172ee330c0c/las+cruces+new+mexico+bikepacking.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Stoked on a nice powerline descent taking us back to Las Cruces at the end of the northern loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/ce687cd8-d562-40c8-bf38-fe3fc28a2a3d/train+new+mexico+desert.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Signs of civilization in the middle of a desolate, arid land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/715a57e4-40ac-40f9-85e0-c1f1130e0b46/monumental+loop+bikepacking+logo.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out A subtle signal that you’re still on track. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/cd48e5e0-757f-464a-87c8-8ea8b70d9fd8/organ+mountains+pecans+las+cruces.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Looking across a pecan grove on the outskirts of Las Cruces with the Organ Mountains in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/11d47661-cf43-4b27-92df-7314e6c34d7c/winds+bike+la+union.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Winds whipping at our lunch spot on County Road A020 coming out of La Union. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/45f20bc5-8438-4bdb-9d46-71b4c7e72633/Amelia+Kirby+bikepacking+organ+mountains+monumental+loop.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out A sample of the picturesque view coming into Las Cruces at the end of the loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/3b7867ff-1ebb-4890-a28b-252f6f44743b/monumental+loop+bikepacking+morning+view.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out A stunning sunrise view from our camp near the Barksdale road descent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/8eb753f9-0c99-4bd5-bca6-ebd3b2b448e1/john+nestler+bikepacking+camping+adventure.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out The author, killing time while waiting for a freight train to cross County Road A020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/a8ba47b3-435b-4010-a43f-8b9a5f45728c/las+cruces+magdalena+peak.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out A sunset view towards Las Cruces from just below Magdalena Peak on County Road D012. There’s a sizzling road descent from up here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/f4ef0b51-8a11-4aa6-9462-c4c026224c4f/big+white+gap+climb+mountain+bike.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out It looks easy here, but a slight uphill grade and large, loose rocks makes for slow going! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/9495b08e-3b4a-401f-9bd7-e040a61ff019/singletrack+dona+ana+new+mexico.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Enjoying some of the twisting singletrack below the Dona Ana mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/f77eaa35-f6bf-4dd0-b6e6-b4ec57142438/cattle+new+mexico+bikepack.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Bikepacking the Monumental Loop in Las Cruces, New Mexico - Make it stand out Be prepared for many encounters with cows. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2020/9/d4wonjote0v9mknsp0ocs8zip1yyf6 monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620575127576-VVFMDTY3DSMH6K2JY2IB/backcountry+creek+bath+west+virginia Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop Amelia cooling off night two at our campsite beside Red Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620574348649-4IEG4EYPLO6MQEZIAXDP/muddy+trail+backpacking Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop Surprise, she didn’t quite make it to dry land… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620574051104-O3LYBRFWI4Z1QRXG4QIN/backcountry+pizza+cooking+camping Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop Amelia showing off the gourmet backcountry personal pizzas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620574129008-R1ONUYRTPO3N5VEWFX04/dolly+sods+timberline+resort Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop Stopping at a popular lunch spot atop the swept rocks with Timberline Resort in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620574272549-MSVKF0A242ASP18VYOJE/muddy+trail+dolly+sods Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop Amelia confidently leaping across a particularly muddy section of the Dobbin Grade trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620573905648-M8WUJFF71AMQHY639P0Z/JNEST_202009_0231-11-2.jpg Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop A view of the picturesque open landscape of the high areas in Dolly Sods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1620574508939-4SHUTU1V2DPWAPJI1NZK/dolly+sods+mountain+view+bear+rocks Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Dolly Sods Wilderness 3-Day Backpacking Loop A classic overlook view from near the Bear Rocks trailhead. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2020/3/trip-report-backpacking-the-escalante-route-in-grand-canyon-national-park monthly 0.5 2020-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585403438032-BDULWWD7PDF2R4CJ6I61/Cottonwood+Creek+Grand+Canyon Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park The view down Cottonwood Creek from high above on the Grandview Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585403727448-IYHYA9Z0RVKRHVNS0KAB/Papago+Creek+Grand+Canyon Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Taking in the view from the top of the Papago wall with the lower 75 mile camp in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585402884344-HQBZY9HLUIE22RV4BSRA/Hiking+Tanner+Trail+in+Grand+Canyon Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Descending the Tanner Trail with the Colorado River in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585402787826-KM288Z0VHSMOW2DUXKG9/Grand+Canyon+Escalante+Route+Backpack Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Hiking high on the Escalante Route between Cardenas and 75 Mile canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585403397495-AESWKLPQX9HC3LX17H5Y/Hance+Creek+Grand+Canyon+Cottonwood Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Cottonwoods and the gurgle of cool water were welcome sights at Hance Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585403293908-NPE8GGBFSOC3VR1KCMZS/Papago+rock+slide+backpacking Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Carefully picking our way down the top section of the Papago slide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1585403159045-BFJZQ0XYPIMCE1Z79SQ8/Unkar+Rapid+overlook+Escalante+Trail Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Backpacking the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park Peering down at Unkar Rapids from an overlook on the Escalante Trail. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2019/7/trip-report-packrafting-the-middle-fork-of-the-flathead monthly 0.5 2019-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563233638759-5HUPD4MSYRXOHPJWMWSR/Packrafting+backpack Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River A couple of stoked people, and a few very heavy backpacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563233690044-MEWT85XVA2XFDCX68EYU/Morrison+Creek+Montana Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River One of the many crossings of Morrison Creek. Floatable, eh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563234005480-8ZNN1X6V48XP3G8GLUC1/Castle+Lake+Montana Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River A view of Castle Lake, sitting high above the MF Flathead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563234263652-ZWHVSIFQWOY7QJ2ZKT82/Kristen+Bryson+Packraft Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River Kristen picking her way down a rapid in Spruce Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563233831404-ZM0WYSZ9OS3UIASA8FGP/Middle+Fork+Flathead+Rapid Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River Zane launching through a slot in one of the larger rapids of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563233577299-EE1H3QMF89D66FZMVE64/Spruce+Park+Canyon+Middle+Fork+Flathead Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River Kristen & Zane taking up the views in Spruce Park Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563234137886-L7VSJ4727A5HEDG034NE/Spruce+Park+Rapids+Middle+Fork+Flathead Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River A view downstream from the first rapid in Spruce Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563233779106-NKAOTJ0OMOF58SWM7PI5/Schafer+Meadows+Airstrip Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River Checking out the Schafer Meadows airstrip with low-hanging morning fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563234491090-3YE72CKN5QJFWOCRD0XS/bear+creek+to+paola+flathead Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River Zane floating along the roadside section below Bear Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1563234535280-KD82XHRWQ0CV4DH0GONS/mountain+goat+raft+flathead+river Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Packrafting the Middle Fork of the Flathead River The goats were a popular sight along this day float. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2018/7/results-bent-shaft-vs-straight-shaft-paddle-shoulder-injury-survey monthly 0.5 2018-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1532725357000-5O6EF4BHSIOBHUTGIT0V/JNEST_201208_0004.jpg Outdoor Articles - Results: Bent Shaft vs. Straight Shaft Paddle Shoulder Injury Survey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1532797360886-UBQPWZWCFJS3B66VQRFL/Excel+Logo.png Outdoor Articles - Results: Bent Shaft vs. Straight Shaft Paddle Shoulder Injury Survey https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2018/5/the-illinois-river-a-classic-oregon-multi-day-river-trip monthly 0.5 2018-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908879824-FCK9ECV4EFWSVYVPIJG2/kristen+bryson+whitewater+raft+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Kristen making the move around the monster boulder in Submarine Hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525909166222-ZUESFJA1Q89FVP9DX9C3/emily+little+river+trip+illinois+river Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip The ever-stoked Emily Little making a quesadilla at the Horse Sign Creek camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908951568-L9D0SYESDQAL3BBA22JJ/silver+creek+southern+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip A gorgeous Silver Creek tumbles into the Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908540767-IDKVIZJ51R3TLBUMVXK9/kristen+bryson+raft+green+wall+rapid+illinois Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip While the first drop was easy for the kayak, it's a bit tighter for rafts. Kristen works to get her 12' raft through the first drop in Green Wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908812784-Y5W8E5BPZ4R8FRWTKWYY/emily+little+whitewater+kayak+illinois+river Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Emily riding a curler at the entrance to Submarine Hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908596335-P9BNPT8SNQS4J4S83HDA/kristen+bryson+whitewater+raft+illinois+river+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Kristen cruising through the rocks to reach the main flow again in Green Wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908231800-L86EXPE5ISQDSD56SJEZ/illinois+river+turtle+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip A stoic turtle suns itself on the banks of the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908686143-9WJAZ9BTSZ9LUGQT3SIA/indian+rhubarb+flowers+illinois+river Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Flowers from what I believe is the Indian Rhubarb plant, quivering in an eddy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908034557-HM7MDJ11VLEJEAFZSLH9/illinois+river+oregon+creek Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip A beautiful creek spills into the Illinois. The waterfalls on this run are too numerous to count. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525907417648-F4AO04F42P16TO806QX3/illinois+river+southern+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip An upstream view of the Illinois from camp just downstream of Deadman Bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525909099023-VFSYIXHUDLY2KMQE9MUB/green+wall+rapid+illinois+river+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip A scenic view upstream from the final drop in Green Wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525909294132-TMDCFKV1S70MGIVXMKFW/kristen+bryson+raft+illinois+river+waterfall Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Kristen cruising past another beautiful waterfall on the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525907694761-J0J0IGF113TB0NBS91F3/clear+water+illinois+river+oregon Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip The exceptionally clear waters of the Illinois flowing by camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908395745-LHFKPV9PSLI1H9KJFG6F/green+wall+rapid+rocks+illinois+river Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Boulders choke up the entrance drop to Green Wall at this level (around 800 cfs). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525908465994-9I0MK1HIJP2SNVC9SUOA/emily+little+kayak+green+wall+illinois+river Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Emily makes easy work of the first drop in Green Wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1525907840327-GX2TD1DB255G5L4DVWB2/river+guides+emily+little+and+kristen+bryson Outdoor Articles - The Illinois River: A Classic Oregon Multi-Day River Trip Emily and Kristen hanging out at Miami Bar. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2017/6/trip-reports-collection monthly 0.5 2018-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497299582640-I4K7G5I8H9P4CMC0HL05/cal+salmon+river+northern+california+whitewater Outdoor Articles - Trip Reports Collection A view of the Cal Salmon river in Northern California. Learn about places like this and more in posts below. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2017/6/trip-report-cal-salmon-river-south-fork-cal-salmon monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497298537911-83HQXPJZ6SG4GIDCA4SH/salmon+river+road+california Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon A glimpse of the river from the road. This single lane road has lots of blind turns and steep drop-offs, so take it slow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497298012694-62WUIID8S7ZO21L476RK/snow+trinity+mountains+pass+cecilville Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon It's June, but summer isn't here yet! Driving through snow on a pass heading towards Callahan from the Cal Salmon River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497298848981-YN98J7OAFGZAR1XR34RY/freight+train+rapid+cal+salmon+river Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon Freight Train rapid was the crux of the Nordheimer section at this level. An impressive curler forms in the middle of the rapid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497297916973-BNYTXQ1EO1B7QJR6FFJJ/south+fork+cal+salmon+river+kayak Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon Scouting the entrance to what I believe was Amusement Park on the South Fork of the Cal Salmon. PC: Jordan Sherman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497297299148-03H1HTU1ZEIM4N8FKAKF/freight+train+rapid+california+salmon+river Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon Freight Train rapid on the Nordheimer section of the Cal Salmon River. While accessible by car, this river is remote, abounds with beauty, and has some classic whitewater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497297623867-1D4EP8BJE5QQR482V1LE/map+cal+salmon+river Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon The boating takes place roughly between Forks of the Salmon and Somes Bar. You're in the middle of a large swath of wilderness, so stock up on supplies and fuel before you enter. Image from Google Maps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497298132023-ZWUU328WIVRO1O2DH66V/john+nestler+kayak+south+fork+cal+salmon Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon Skirting a hole and looking towards the finish of the rapid. Mini gorges made for some fun, tight rapids. PC: Jordan Sherman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1497297768584-UW49KF8IUAO5XLOI174K/jordan+sherman+kayak+cascade+rapid+cal+salmon Outdoor Articles - Trip Report: Cal Salmon River & South Fork Cal Salmon Jordan charging into the entrance of Cascade rapid. The water level allowed for a variety of line options. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2017/1/how-to-heat-your-salomon-custom-shell-ski-boots-at-home monthly 0.5 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954815442-I2EWHL5QXEA2BS22MUH7/salomon+x+max+120+boot+molding Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954753313-HRU4MXK2QO2WIF9M0C34/salomon+x+max+120+boots+in+oven Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954644396-PPJ6MSI7OEGDQUVEJ33D/salomon+x+max+120+liners+and+base+plate Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485955179056-DJMXIJGLV0FOLEH6CM0F/salomon+x+max+120+2016+ski+boot Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954847444-AB29J2S7TNIOIAWXEFV6/salomon+x+max+customization+boot+cooling Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954692224-Y3EPAT0XFDHJ4Z0IY7V7/salomon+x+max+water+tub Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1485954559999-QS5TSBTWRC3KOXEXXVOT/salomon+x+max+custom+fit+oven Outdoor Articles - How to Heat Your Salomon Custom Shell Ski Boots at Home Heating your Salomon Custom Fit ski boots at home is an easy, cost effective way to customize fit. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2017/1/how-much-time-does-it-take-to-hike-the-colorado-trail monthly 0.5 2017-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1484313746612-R9MCI7G3EA4S6SLJ5EHT/colorado+trail+by+copper+mountain Outdoor Articles - How Much Time Does it Take to Hike the Colorado Trail? The Colorado Trail just past Copper Mountain, overlooking the Tenmile Range in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1484312610103-K9V0UUNG07P0PC4ZCKFV/excel+document+icon Outdoor Articles - How Much Time Does it Take to Hike the Colorado Trail? https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/11/gear-recommendations-and-packing-list-for-bikepacking-the-colorado-trail monthly 0.5 2017-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478873410079-V848P3T5HZ0TETI7510W/revelate+designs+viscacha+mountain+bike Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478874534169-MI0EUUEI959FB9UUHPPC/bike+repair+kit+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1479301740415-H414KP3KGP3USV4YH13E/MSR+Dromedary+bag Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478870267617-43UKTF11OG8KK9SO7HBP/colorado+trail+databook+guide Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478874182399-0XJO09XIELW2GV4NYRRH/crankbrothers+m19+multi+tool+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478870421629-ANA5GWR0RI9T1O8GF4HE/revelate+designs+ranger+frame+bag+mountain+bike Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478874046167-4ZMSZWW77KJPTDM3UB7T/brooks+b17+saddle+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478873881661-CE9YUY7SJWRDAKDL545U/delorme+inreach+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478873540584-T3DUGQC81HHWLL2W0LNI/cateye+enduro+bike+computer Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1479302276585-HXX1GNUSRT930XJ6WW4H/thermarest+neoair+xlite+sleeping+pad Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478870061389-13RV9BQSEG7Z4TAP4S1G/bikepacking+gear+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail There's limited space for gear while bikepacking, so bring just the essentials and use it well! Here's the setup above Fooses Creek Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478873659829-LKT4P1DZ7V9J654NGMZO/watershed+chattooga+drybag Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1479301950667-WQ2MKV1X4Q0YUZBPJ1LD/Platypus+Platy+Water+Bottle Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1479302178588-POHGXXYN4Q1DYJZVZ75E/pearl+izumi+x-alp+mountain+bike+shoe Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1478873833649-1LIEUD1JFYF8OIJ27IVL/suunto+core+watch+camping Outdoor Articles - Gear Recommendations and Packing List for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/10/28-beautiful-photographs-of-the-colorado-trail-in-fall monthly 0.5 2017-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519687018-N9W1QT99GXKRKMDDAOWL/mountain+bike+colorado+trail+breckenridge Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A victory shot at the top of the Tenmile Range overlooking Breckenridge, CO in Segment 7. This was the steepest section of trail, climbing 3,600 feet in 6 miles. I awoke at 4 AM for an alpine push from just below treeline, and made it to the top for sunrise. I'd push on to Leadville later in the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477578448230-A69P6FMCY78XVB3KGTZI/hail+and+snow+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Breaking down camp after a chilly night of freezing rain and hail, which left a clear print around the Mega Light tent. Shot near Little Molas Lake on Segment 25 just outside of Silverton, CO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477578309679-4SBZ2P2AGLL71M9HRB66/rainbow+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Rain may dampen the day, but chasing rainbows on the Colorado Trail surely brightens the day. Shot on Segment 21 shortly before Jarosa Mesa, looking down towards Spring Creek Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477579822482-WPRRCJKEEYPYCZ91SMEP/camping+cataract+lake+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A view of possibly the most beautiful campsite on the whole trip. Few things match the experience of sunset colors and alpine lakes after a long day of riding. Shot by a small lake near Cataract Lake in Segment 23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577041010-GKMHMPG2ZEZHQTAJ5SZL/aspen+trees+blue+sky Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall The blazing yellow of Aspen as their prime contrasts beautifully with bluebird skies. Shot near Twin Lakes, CO in Segment 11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577471827-P5Z6ILVFFGX0YJG3LQ72/dead+cow+Colorado+Trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A stark reminder that nature is always a cycle of life and death. Here the remains of a calf lay across the trail shortly before reaching Sargents Mesa in Segment 16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577302069-G8UAYD6ZP5FVRIQH5BHP/john+nestler+mountain+bike+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Enjoying a beautiful bit of riding around treeline where the Colorado Trail intersects the Monarch Crest Trail momentarily in Segment 15. Smooth, flowy trails with bluebird skies made for a memorable day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577646019-EL8DLAU8WBNNH4YCBBYI/mountain+bike+john+nestler+bikepacking Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Rocks and roots keep you on your toes as you maneuver a loaded bike down the Colorado Trail. Here I'm enjoying a nice respite from climbing and hiking the bike uphill. Shot on Segment 17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477578586398-CISK0H9GQIJEIYFX26DN/snowy+weather+silverton+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Clouds and winter weather roll in shortly into Segment 25 after leaving camp at Little Molas Lake. The weather made for a long, wet slog through alternating snow, rain, and gusts of hail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577120827-HSABN8CO54LHIPQ2RVG5/stop+and+smell+the+flowers Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A message was waiting for me when I arrived at a campsite along Little Browns Creek in Segment 14. Stop and smell the flowers - good advice for anyone on the trail. Soak it in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477518820967-D2J2HFU6QDAF3HHAJ17M/aspens+and+snow+capped+mountains+colorado Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A gorgeous view of late-season aspen colors leading up snow capped mountains. Shot prior to the Indian Ridge section leading towards Kennebec Trailhead in Segment 27. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519628916-X4HIZA2AOAA8XEGPM5H2/aspens+south+park+kenosha+pass Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Looking out over South Park, CO toward the Continental Divide while heading towards Kenosha Pass in Segment 5. This was by far the most beautiful section for aspens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519507533-93CKBDRX3E3PHJZAA7YC/lost+creek+wilderness+detour+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Somewhere past the town of Tarryall, CO during the Lost Creek Wilderness detour. Miles flew by on the paved roads and gorgeous views like this kept me going. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477576766024-BPE40U644GWW1J399ICU/climax+mine+leadville+colorado Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall The stark effects of mining are shown here in Segment 8. Elk Ridge provided this view of the Climax Mine shortly before rain set in as I made my way towards Tennessee Pass and Leadville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577929947-Z2E9GPL3Z6280CG3YHNH/stormy+mountains+near+lake+city+colorado Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Threatening clouds hover above peaks by Lake City, CO. Shot near the end of the La Garita Wilderness detour on the approach to Slumgullion Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477579400109-YNMC9DVFNWS7GYD07V4W/hail+mega+light+tent+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Waking up to a clear, freezing morning as hail from the night before still clings to the tent. A couple hours of sun melted the tent as well as my clothes, making the rest of the day much more comfortable. Shot in the Jarosa Mesa area in Segment 22. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477579752572-2FFT12GQ2ZWI16EOC9XG/bikepacker+cataract+lake+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Gabriel, a fellow bikepacker, threads through the landscape on the Colorado Trail by Cataract Lake in Segment 23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477578773086-KDY9RSPLAXVTXO4UGQHV/john+nestler+snow+mountain+bike+pass+rolling+mountain Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Staying warm and trucking on in the mixed winter conditions of southwest Colorado. Shot near the pass south of Rolling Mountain in Segment 25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477576955384-RTR7DA1DU6U30F4NSG7Z/aspen+leaves+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Follow the yellow brick road. Aspen leaves blanket the Colorado Trail as it heads towards Twin Lakes, CO. Shot in Segment 11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519855211-RNMC7NTNV3HJTOHKXCEY/aberts+squirrel+colorado+trail+eating Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall An Abert's squirrel pauses while nibbling away at the cone of a Ponderosa Pine. It slowly removes all the scales from the cone, leaving just the seed. Shot in Segment 8 near Copper Mountain Ski Resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477577839857-ZZ2IK4OQTP7LYCHN51SY/cebolla+creek+aspen+trees Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall The ride along Cebolla Creek just kept getting prettier. Here's a shot near the top with a breathtaking mix of fall colors. Shot on the La Garita Wilderness detour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477579253470-E4MJEGJX95X5I9NVPBPB/mountains+near+bolam+pass+road+colorado Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Warm, sunny conditions near Bolam Pass Road were greeted after enduring snow and wind for most the day on Segment 25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519133910-GNFAKVB6YXISXN8ASQRI/copper+mountain+chairlift+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall A view from the Colorado Trail as it crosses directly across the ski slopes at Copper Mountain in Segment 8. Keep that in mind next time you're there skiing in the winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519423981-X8J4PN6EJFSQM38PSYS9/buffalo+creek+fire+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall An aerial view of the devastation from the 1996 Buffalo Creek fire. You can clearly see how slowly revegetation takes place in these Ponderosa Pine stands. Shot around Segment 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477578154927-HKKFA29BYHHG1HDAK3VO/colorado+trail+mud+mountain+bike Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Brief bursts of rain turned the exposed earth into tacky mud that clung to the tires and prevented any type of riding. Shot shortly after Spring Creek Pass in Segment 22. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477576605409-OWNOGJB5185SLII456MB/fall+colors+near+searle+pass+copper+mountain Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Taking in the view from just below Searle Pass after making my way past Copper Mountain in Segment 8. The Tenmile Range can be seen in the top right, and the Colorado Trail extends from the bottom left to the center of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477519221385-O5LRMOAQBE7QF564H4K4/razor+creek+Colorado+Trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall Thank you to the creative hiker who dammed up the trickle of water here and redirected it through a water bottle. I arrived parched at Razor Creek, and found next to nothing in the creek. This meager flow of water made my night. Shot in Segment 17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477579537733-X66DN40R1YGUOQQM1KLF/bikepacker+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - 28 Beautiful Photographs of the Colorado Trail in Fall This is Gabriel, the only other bikepacker I met going Denver to Durango while biking the Colorado Trail. This was shot at Carson Saddle, shortly after descending from the high point on the trail at 13,271'. Gabriel had just broken his rear derailleur hanger and was working hard to make the 25 miles to Silverton that night on a crippled bike. I have a feeling it turned into a small epic. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/10/logistics-and-planning-advice-for-bikepacking-the-colorado-trail monthly 0.5 2017-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477333343745-IBIJU5071LQKJ224ITJT/breckenridge+subdivision+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail View of the outskirts of Breckenridge while descending from the Colorado Trail. Development like this is a stark contrast from the scenery of the trail, but enables convenient resupply options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477334602139-P9IAU72E2ISJD3QX6WUL/fooses+creek+trail+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail It takes a good bit of planning to piece together a trip on the Colorado Trail, but once you're out there it's more than worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477332946658-QVD4FH01FQQDODZ3QC6D/Colorado+Trail+Databook+Guide Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail The Colorado Trail Databook. Well worn and immensely helpful while on the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477334669479-TVQ7ZH361YLFVXUKOYGB/snow+san+juan+mountains+colorado Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail Working to stay ahead of the snow in the final hundred miles of the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477333482796-UA6CVHD1OROCZGWA73HS/creek+on+colorado+trail+in+the+san+juans Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail There are a multitude beautiful creeks to refill at along Colorado Trail, including this one in San Juan National Forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477333217652-L4BFHRXOP6EDFLQCDVWV/colorado+trail+with+fall+colors Outdoor Articles - Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail It's worth taking your time on the Colorado Trail to really soak in the beauty. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/10/a-basic-guide-to-bikepacking-the-colorado-trail monthly 0.5 2017-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477152710794-QSWRIXF0HZNRJEARAXRI/john+nestler+snow+bike+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - A Basic Guide to Bikepacking the Colorado Trail Slowly trudging through snow near the intersection of the Colorado Trail and Engineer Mountain Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477335065366-4KQV9JWBVZQBXBAELE1E/singlespeed+mountain+bike+colorado+trail Outdoor Articles - A Basic Guide to Bikepacking the Colorado Trail The trusty bike hanging out above treeline at Georgia Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1477153006771-BGM92OTN3IQMYL2DJ3QC/fall+colors+cebolla+creek+colorado Outdoor Articles - A Basic Guide to Bikepacking the Colorado Trail Gorgeous fall colors alongside Cebolla Creek. You'll follow this beautiful creek for quite a while during the La Garita Wilderness detour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1476650851963-MMDV41FDDUG4FBI5KCWO/John+Nestler+mountain+bike+monarch+colorado Outdoor Articles - A Basic Guide to Bikepacking the Colorado Trail The author enjoying a prime section of the Colorado Trail, which overlaps briefly with the Monarch Crest Trail here. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/10/colorado-trail-hiker-bikepacker-trip-length-survey monthly 0.5 2017-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1476149797326-M5I6ECXQB6C60RN7FHU2/colorado+trail+confidence+marker Outdoor Articles - Colorado Trail Hiker & Bikepacker Trip Length Survey The classic Colorado Trail confidence marker, a comforting sight. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/8/kavu-chillba-sun-hat-review monthly 0.5 2016-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1470536110083-L8Q1Y6LMRW24HNNZ9LF8/KAVU+Chillba+mesh+forehead+band Outdoor Articles - KAVU Chillba Sun Hat Review A view of the forehead band suspended via mesh from the Chillba body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1470536150029-DZJHJVIJS7W3A0S42Q77/view+of+KAVU+Chillba+forehead+band+buckle Outdoor Articles - KAVU Chillba Sun Hat Review KAVU's locking buckle on the forehead strap works flawlessly and allows for quick adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1470535197142-KLZ0P5P5L9LGFPKX19G2/KAVU+Chillba+sun+hat+design Outdoor Articles - KAVU Chillba Sun Hat Review The KAVU Chillba. A fun, effective way to stay out of the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1470536198129-070QKTG3C1TEI9F0TG4C/KAVU+Chillba+sea+kayak+Newfoundland Outdoor Articles - KAVU Chillba Sun Hat Review A friend sporting the KAVU Chillba while on a 20 day sea kayaking expedition in Newfoundland. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/7/nemo-fillo-inflatable-backpacking-pillow-review monthly 0.5 2016-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1468797349730-UADOXVRUIIJJAO24W3SZ/nemo+fillo+stuff+sack Outdoor Articles - Nemo Fillo Inflatable Backpacking Pillow Review The Nemo Fillo easily packs into the size of a Nalgene with the internal stuff sack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1468796826265-6FTJVUSB6VNA6QSR7CQH/nemo+equipment+fillo+inflatable+camping+pillow Outdoor Articles - Nemo Fillo Inflatable Backpacking Pillow Review The Nemo Fillo adds inflatable luxury to outdoor adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1468797307894-1B9OVXICQ02QAVDZAYZ2/nemo+fillo+microsuede+cover+next+to+foam+insert Outdoor Articles - Nemo Fillo Inflatable Backpacking Pillow Review The internal air bladder and memory foam easily detach from the microsuede cover to allow for easy washing. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/5/black-diamond-revolt-review-why-rechargeable-headlamps-are-awesome monthly 0.5 2016-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1462648547422-53HY1Q2LWGZOE9A70VFP/black+diamond+revolt+micro+USB+charging+port Outdoor Articles - Black Diamond ReVolt Review: Why Rechargeable Headlamps Are Awesome A view of the micro-USB charging port & cover on the side of the Black Diamond ReVolt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1462648282371-7ZCIO0ZKTLXXOCVKCOS8/black+diamond+revolt+usb+rechargeable+headlamp Outdoor Articles - Black Diamond ReVolt Review: Why Rechargeable Headlamps Are Awesome https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/4/nahanni-images-and-video-from-a-river-trip-in-the-northwest-territories monthly 0.5 2016-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318226576-NEQ7RHKINPN5OAEVH3QV/avery+kernan+kayak+northwest+territories Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories Avery lounging on the IK while headed downstream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318628116-W5W02V1SPA3YJYWDBDKC/paddle+cabin+nahanni+river Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories A view of the paddle cabin hidden along the river. Most parties craft and leave a paddle here making for lots of history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318764778-3JUUIK06YD44P0VEDRJF/lafferty+creek+south+nahanni+swim Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories Exploring a rain-swollen Lafferty Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460316122488-FL8COBHE679IAU1AX76B/virginia+falls+nahanni+river+northwest+territories Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories Sunlight playing off the spray of Virginia Falls on the Nahanni River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318277829-K4BJ2AIZLRU1QGVR0BX8/twin+otter+plane+nahanni+river Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories A stuffed Twin Otter full of canoes, our IKs, and a sea kayak! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318708319-LQ1FKBF45PC47Z8DD9GG/the+gate+pulpit+rock+south+nahanni+river Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories A view of the Gate and Pulpit Rock along the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318392423-ZBUVBEI0Z191VOO0WZ3L/virginia+falls+south+nahanni+river Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories A towering Virginia Falls. It made for great viewing, but tests your strength on the portage trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460319204291-ULWSLCY1OIVWVNIR21ZQ/bison+south+nahanni+river Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories A bison herd right around Nahanni Butte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318354750-C7GIV363K1F3SRV1SRJ7/virginia+falls+nahanni+river+aerial Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories An aerial view of Virginia Falls as we circled above before landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1460318579302-JBOSW135D17KZ2B1WZNL/black+bear+south+nahanni+river+northwest+territories Outdoor Articles - Nahanni: Images From a River Trip in the Northwest Territories One of the black bears looking on as we floated past. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/3/a-solo-adventure-in-the-grand-swims-a-loaded-ik-and-artificial-intelligence monthly 0.5 2016-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1458791363727-5FI14TYPNXPH165M14NP/winslow+burleson+diamond+creek Outdoor Articles - A Solo Adventure in the Grand: Swims, a Loaded IK, and Artificial Intelligence Winslow at Diamond Creek after a successful trip. Credit: Tom Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1458789984883-4XBGFX611GOKY1TQFAXP/winslow+burleson+grand+canyon+of+the+colorado Outdoor Articles - A Solo Adventure in the Grand: Swims, a Loaded IK, and Artificial Intelligence Winslow soaking in the beauty of the Canyon in a very loaded IK. Credit: Tom Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1458790173943-CLG2F0CBR8NPA0HBOU37/winslow+burleson+IK+ranger+grand+canyon Outdoor Articles - A Solo Adventure in the Grand: Swims, a Loaded IK, and Artificial Intelligence Doubling checking gear during the pre-trip inspection. Credit: Tom Martin https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/2/have-a-dream-dont-wait-do-it-now monthly 0.5 2016-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1455585475102-RO4I2VAV0CU9G9OI8W73/silver+grotto+grand+canyon+pool+reflection Outdoor Articles - Have a dream? Don't wait. Do it now. I dream every day about returning to this place. Silver Grotto - Grand Canyon, AZ. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2016/2/lifetime-warranties-personal-stories-with-outdoor-gear monthly 0.5 2016-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1454992247569-AL4YOZY4AMGANY7G0IFU/patagonia+ironclad+guarantee+warranty Outdoor Articles - Lifetime Warranties: Personal Stories with Outdoor Gear Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee. 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And some charcoal & sausages to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1447093586169-LHSJ8SZVKKWPA0GRMBPV/racer+stern+squirt+Gorilla Outdoor Articles - Above the Monkey: Green Race 2015 Splatting the wall just below the Notch. He recovered with style to boof the main drop. https://www.johnnestler.com/blog/2015/10/fall-colors-exploring-spruce-knob-seneca-creek monthly 0.5 2015-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1446078887732-IH024T2MTKEJU7XC2I1G/Piper+PA-23+plane+crash+spruce+knob Outdoor Articles - Fall Colors Exploring Spruce Knob & Seneca Creek Remains of the Piper PA-23 on the side of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1446078939375-5UEL8M8D5W2UYR2KLE65/October+fall+colors+spruce+knob Outdoor Articles - Fall Colors Exploring Spruce Knob & Seneca Creek Beautiful fall colors amidst a haze in the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1446081839603-XC9GPUM4G7MCNG0II95Q/Upper+Seneca+Creek+Falls+waterfall Outdoor Articles - Fall Colors Exploring Spruce Knob & Seneca Creek A cool falls right before twilight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dc0524e4b0dc03bdbdbd4e/1446079171180-B5ZLFCZBZNUIKYM7V92Z/Fall+colors+around+Seneca+Creek+watershed Outdoor Articles - Fall Colors Exploring Spruce Knob & Seneca Creek Leaves in midst of change. 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