One of the great things about getting out on the trail is that places you've been many times before can surprise you. Unexpected things can happen and how you deal with them, and how well you prepare in advance drive the outcome. This past weekend our basic overnighter on George Washington National Forest Land surprised us with some pretty tense situations. … [Read more...]
Weekend Trip: GWNF Offroading + Snow Camping
Middle of January and it's pretty cold. It's even colder (and snowier) in the mountains. But we have cabin fever. What to do, what to do? Naturally, this would be the time to hit up a cozy mountain chalet or ski resort for some Winter fun as it is surely too cold/slick/whatever to offroad and camp. Nonsense. … [Read more...]
Weekend Trip: Big Levels and Shoe Creek
While the long trips far from home I get to do a couple times a year are always awesome, a huge portion of this lifestyle (obsession?) for me is getting out for quick one-nighter weekend trips close to home. This past July I headed out on National Forest Land in Virginia with a couple local DC-Area friends for a quick overnight wheeling/camping trip. We considered this a … [Read more...]
Couples Camping and Trip Planning Tips
One of the fun parts of the type of exploration and backcountry-oriented travel that DirtRoadTrip is all about for me is that you can share it with your significant other (Spouse/GF/BF/Match.com date?). Becca, my fiance, has been joining me on camping trips since the very beginning and through some trial and error, we've learned what works well for us. Of course, what works … [Read more...]
