In the early summer, I got the hankering to go back to Nepal. I’ve been there before—the Annapurna Circuit (2010, before DCUL), Langtang Valley (2012), and then Upper Mustang Valley (2014). I used to joke that that I was on the “every other year” schedule, but somehow I’d fallen off that. The way things worked... Continue Reading →
Trip Reports & More
Trip Report for Caledonia: Every Time a Shard of Ice Falls, An Applicant Becomes a Member
I wasn’t expecting snow, but I was pleasantly surprised by the dusting of snow that covered the trail as we started along the AT from Caledonia. This route is, more or less, a classic one for DC UL and one that is enjoyable in any season. I especially enjoy it in the winter since the... Continue Reading →
Meet an AO: Jimmy
In November and December, we're featuring our assistant organizers on Instagram and the blog. Our AOs are the people thinking of trips, writing and posting the trip descriptions on Meetup, planning the route and carpool logistics, and then carrying out the journey, making sure that everyone is prepared and safe. When the hike is over, they've probably... Continue Reading →
Meet an AO: Erik
In November and December, we’re featuring our assistant organizers on Instagram and the blog. Our AOs are the people thinking of trips, writing and posting the trip descriptions on Meetup, planning the route and carpool logistics, and then carrying out the journey, making sure that everyone is prepared and safe. When the hike is over, they’ve probably... Continue Reading →
Meet an AO: Kyle
In November and December, we're featuring our assistant organizers on Instagram and the blog. Our AOs are the people thinking of trips, writing and posting the trip descriptions on Meetup, planning the route and carpool logistics, and then carrying out the journey, making sure that everyone is prepared and safe. When the hike is over, they've probably... Continue Reading →