Every once in a while there comes a trip where the after effects linger on for a long time. This year’s Massanutten Loop aka Death March was one of those. DCUL has come to adore this 70 mile loop laden with rocky ridges. Last year, COVID made us scrap official Massanutten trip plans (although there... Continue Reading →

Itching to return to some of the well known peaks in Shenandoah, I set up a trip that had us going over Old Rag, Robertson, and Hawksbill. I expected it to be challenging and it was - yet we all did it in fine form and ended up wishing for more.  Setting up the trip... Continue Reading →

It was another weekend where the forecast seemed non-pleasant initially, but improved as the trip approached. The trail conditions - that was a different story! As we got close to the Tuscarora trailhead on Hampshire Grade Rd., the snow on the ground took us all by surprise. We lined our cars on the side of... Continue Reading →

The original plan for this trip was to hike a ~45 mile loop in the Ramsey’s Draft Wilderness area over the long weekend. However, as the trip approached, weather reports indicated that there was going to be wintry accumulation in the area. Basically, it was looking like a snowshoeing trip. We - that’s Brian, Bryan,... Continue Reading →

I grew more apprehensive as the AT-IMT trip loomed nearer. This trip was originally attempted in Nov 2014 and the mix of weather conditions and the mileage made some strong hikers decide not to finish the whole thing. A couple of days before the trip, the forecasts were calling for cold rain every single day.... Continue Reading →