Recent Essays

High Peaks Region: Adirondack Park

The High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park is a popular destination in Upstate New York for day hikers, backpackers, and climbers.

Planting Container Fruit Trees

A step-by-step guide to planting container fruit trees.

Burley Nomad Review

I explore the failures of the Burley Nomad: the piece of equipment that caused the greatest stress and danger during my travels.

Golite Lair 1 Shelter/Lair 1 Nest

Golite’s Lair 1 Shelter is an excellent example of weight conscious utility…

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Chris Bemis lives and works in Upstate New York.