About five years ago I tweaked my sciatic nerve in my back while mountain biking. Every now and then I’ll turn a weird way and be out of commission for a few days. I’m usually very careful while hiking and typically re-injur myself doing day to day tasks; like washing dishes, which is what caused the flare up last Friday night. Continue reading
My brother in law texted me a few weeks ago to see if I was free to go for a hike last Sunday. Chris normally works 7 days a week, so I jumped at the chance for some bro-bonding in the woods, as well as, some company on hike eight of my 52 Hike Challenge! Continue reading
Hike five of my 52 Hike Challenge brought me to a location that I initially found when I changed the route I take home from work. I stopped one day to check out what looked like a trailhead sign next to a farm field, and found a promising spot for a hike. After doing some research on the area; the Round Mountain trail system and Bouman-Stickney Farmstead were officially on my list. Continue reading
The Devil’s Half Acre section of the Sourland Mountain Preserve in Somerset County, NJ has been one of my go to hiking spots for the last few years. The rocks are a popular spot for rock climbers and boulder-ers, as well as mountain bikers and hikers. Continue reading
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