We did it! I’ve been dreaming of this day for so long and it finally happened. One warm day in July, we loaded the horses up with camping gear and rode up to a place called Mule Meadow in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Idaho. It’s an alpine meadow located up the Bear Gulch trail.… Continue reading Our first pack trip
From rainforest to high desert, Oregon has it all! In this episode, guide book author Kim McCarrel joins us to delve into what makes the Pacific Northwest special. Also, Jess tells her story of traveling through Oregon this summer. Kim is an avid trail rider who has been mapping and writing about trails in the… Continue reading Riding in Oregon
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in Alaska? Well, my guests, Frank and Claudia Sihler can answer that! With a plethora of public land available there’s no shortage of places to ride and camp. However, only certain areas are actually developed for recreation. Riding in Alaska is great for those… Continue reading Alaskan Adventure
Robert Eversole is the creator of Trailmeister, an online guide to trails and horse camps around North America. He created www.trailmeister.com over a decade ago after dealing with the frustration of scouting trailheads when no information was available. With over 3,700 trails listed, the site continues to grow. Users contribute trail information, GPS tracks, and… Continue reading Riding and Packing with Robert Eversole
There’s not much travel going on at the moment with the Covid-19 pandemic but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream! Today’s guest, Krystal Kelly tells me about her recent trip to Ireland where she and her husband spent two months riding and camping as they made their way across the island. She has produced five… Continue reading International Travel: Riding in Ireland
I’ve always loved an underdog story so I was immediately intrigued when I learned of a miniature horse competing in endurance. Kricket and her owner, Jen have accomplished amazing things out on trail and have some very entertaining stories to share. I had a great time interviewing Jen for this episode of the podcast. I’m… Continue reading A Very Unlikely Trail Horse
I grew up on a farm in rural New Jersey. Horses have always been my passion. I was riding before I could walk and even though I spent most of my life focused on competition I’ve always loved trail riding. There’s just something about it. Being alone with your horse surrounded by the beauty of… Continue reading Happy Trails Preview
