Introduction

Hello Everyone!

This is my first try at this blog so let me tell you a little about myself and what I hope to accomplish with this site. I'm from Western Pa outside of Pittsburgh and have hiked for many years. Obviously, many of my hiking experiences are from around this area but I've been lucky enough to travel around the US and some international destinations on some hikes. One thing that I'd like to do with this page is to tell you about the various hiking adventures that I've had through the years. My philosophy for hiking is simple. It doesn't matter how long the hike is, what matters is that you enjoy the scenery around you and you have fun. To me, hiking is more about the experience than the exercise. Exercise and staying in shape is a great byproduct of thehiking experience. I'm also always looking for some new hiking experiences so I hope to be able to tell you about some hikes that I'm planning out



I'll also be talking about hiking gear and hike preparation. As you probably know, preparation is the key to an enjoyable hike. I've made some dumb mistakes over the years due to lack of preparation which have gotten me into some predicaments. This blog will give me an opportunity to share tips on preparation and gear selection.