If you've been an ultralight hiker for any great length of time, then you've probably heard of a guy by the name of Steve Gillman. If you haven't, then go and check out http://www.the-ultral… Read More

There's a place in Cohasset, MA off of route 3a where I love to go with my Sweetheart Beth & my dog Skippy for a walk & short hike. It's called Whitney & Thayer Woods. Not being… Read More

If you enjoy survival & adventure stories like I do, then Epic:  Stories Of Survival From The World's Highest Peaks should keep you entertained for several nights. This book is a co… Read More

Alright, it's long overdue...my backpack system that I used for my Spring '08 AT Section Hike, and my review. First off, let me say that I tried to keep it all pretty lightweight, though at… Read More

Ray Jardine is most commonly referred to as the father of ultralight backpacking. His contributions to hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking & other venues of outdoor activities have be… Read More

On April 11th my sweetheart & I drove down to Salisbury, CT for an overnight stay on the Appalachian Trail. Most of the drive there it rained, but as we approached Connecticut, the skies… Read More

Saturday, March 28th I hiked across the Blue Hills Reservation via the Skyline Trail. My sweetheart, Beth, along with Skippy Bones, our Toy Fox Terrier, & a couple other friends decided… Read More

Ok, I've lived most of my life in New England. I try to keep up on hiking trail info close by where I live. So, I feel pretty foolish when I come across a site that speaks of the Bay Circuit… Read More

The Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail system, otherwise known as the MMM Trail or Triple M Trail, is now just a signature away from becoming the first trail in 25 years to be accepted a… Read More

One of the best all-around aerobic activities that anyone can engage in is hiking. Yes, going to the gym and pushin' the pedals, trampin' the treadmill or strainin' on the stair-stepper will… Read More

A sense of utter despair sweeps over me. I begin to panic. What more can I do? Surely I've done enough? Everything has been against me on this expedition. This time, stuck in a hole in the s… Read More

On April 28 of '08, I finished up my hiking day of 14.7 miles on the AT and made camp at the Hogback Ridge Shelter in Tennessee. It was a small shelter, sleeping 6 (we crammed 7) with water… Read More

Well, I guess this is the 1st Crude Review on Crude Analysiz. What's a Crude Review? Glad you asked. A Crude Review, other than a simple review I post here on Crude Analysiz, is an honest &a… Read More

This past weekend, my girlfriend's dad found a young Red-Tail Hawk in his backyard. The bird seemed cold & weak, perhaps even dying, while Zoe the pug barked & danced around in front… Read More

On Friday, Oct. 17th, 2008 I headed up to Lanesborough, MA to hike around in the Mt. Greylock State Reservation area. The AT runs through this reservation and over the summit of Mt. Greyloc… Read More

Today I went for a short 2-2.5 mile hike in the snow, or snowshoeing. If you've never done it, but enjoy hiking, then you really need to give snowshoeing a shot. Myles Standish State Forest… Read More

The views for the past few days have been spectacular! They surely remind me of the greatness of God and, at the same time, brings me face to face with my own frailty. How blessed I am to wa… Read More

On April 4th, 2008 I started my first real long-distance hike. For 5 weeks & approx. 470 miles, I had the time of my life. Originally planned as a thru-hike, circumstances beyond my cont… Read More

"The ultimate challenge. I hiked to give myself time away from the confines of society in which I found myself. Time to think about what I was doing and where I was going in life."~Adam Tick… Read More

"Most people never in all their lives sleep under the open sky, and never realize what they are missing." ~Earl Shaffer, Walking With Spring, 1981.Ask any hiker this question and you'll come… Read More

After several months of posting here, I've decided to move the blog to a hosted account, using Wordpress as the blogging platform. For all who've enjoyed reading the Crude Analysiz Blog, tha… Read More

On Friday, May 22nd, I headed up to Franconia Notch State Park with my sweetheart, Beth, her sister & her boyfriend. Of course, my buddy Skippy Bones also came along for the hike. Skipp… Read More

This past Sunday, May 10th, my lovely woman & I went into Boston to watch the Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. I have to be honest, every time I get set to go into Boston… Read More

If you've been an ultralight hiker for any great length of time, then you've probably heard of a guy by the name of Steve Gillman. If you haven't, then go and check out http://www.the-ultral… Read More