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What file format did you use? Make sure it's a writable DVD (DVD+W) If the DVD doesn't play in a DVD player, make sure it's been made into a DVD file. A DVD file would be a .TS file or a ISO file on the DVD itself. Not sure if that helps....???
January 25
I would love to major in Adventure Sports. Where are you going to school for that?
December 2, 2009
ficade added a video
A short trail vlog on what it's like backpacking through Damascus, VA on the Appalachian Trail. After hiking through town, I hiked up 10 miles to the Saunder...
November 18, 2009
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November 4, 2009
Nice black and white shot.
September 11, 2009
ficade added a video
My 16 mile hike on the Jacks River Trail along the Jacks River in the Cohutta Wilderness Area. The Cohutta Wilderness is located in Northern Georgia.
July 10, 2009
Great Pics. Thanks for sharing.
July 9, 2009
Where were these photo's taken. Looks like a nice hike.
June 8, 2009

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Hometown:
Peoria, IL
Where is the coolest place you have ever backpacked, hiked or camped?
Isle Royale, MI
Where else have you backpacked, hiked or camped?
Arizona, Georgia, Appalachian Trail, Smoky Mountains, Sycamore Wilderness Canyon, Isle Royale, Picture Rock., River to River - Illinois, Upper Michigan, Virginia, New Hampshire
What is your favorite outdoor website?
http://thebackpacker.tv

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Trail Days 2009 Saying Hello!

Thought I would drop a note to everyone on Hikersjournal. I'm here at Trail Days sitting in Mojoe's Cafe. A must stop when thru hiking. I'm in Tent City camping out with the craziness. And yes, it's crazy. This town is filling up with hikers as fast as I can drink to cups of Expresso. That's fast.

I'm about to see Johnny Malloy at Mountain Outfitters. Rained all night last night but totally sunny out right now. So far weather has been great. Taking some great video.

Did a section hike North on… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 10:49am — 2 Comments

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I have to Snowshoe Damn IT!

So I live in the middle of Illinois. Oh Dear God! Even trying to get out into the backcountry is like pulling teeth. Anyway, I have been dying to get out and do some real winter camping this year...Its March. All the snow just hit the South? What the hec? Atlanta got more snow than Peoira, IL?

So despite myself, I want to Sand Ridge State Park and tested some Winter Gear. No snow, but I did manage to put together a Trail Vlog. Has anyone got out there this year and did some winter camping, snow… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2009 at 10:46pm — 3 Comments

ficade

Point Reyes National Park

Happy New Year! I'l be hiking at Point Reyes National Park in San Francisco on New Years Day. There are miles of trails to hike, 12 of them along the Coast. Right now, the Elephant Seals are mating on the beach, and Whales are migrating off the Coast. Hopefully I'll get some good pictures to share with all of you. I am doing a LIVE Trip Report from my website, www.thebackpacker.tv You can also txt me Live while I'm hiking on the trail to ask questions about… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2008 at 11:01am — 2 Comments

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Smoky Mountains in the Fall

Backpacking in the Fall has to be one of my favorite times of the year to get out into the backcountry. Last year I did a 32 mile trip from Elkmont to Cades Cove in the GSMNP. It was awesome. I'm planning like crazy to get out there again this year. Can't wait to share some vid and pics with ya all. I would like to get some really cool fall hikes together. If anyone can suggest some, that would be very cool. You can check out my newest… Continue

Posted on September 8, 2008 at 11:23pm — 6 Comments

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Couple Lost in Grandcanyon

ABC News (Good Morning America) ran a story today about a couple who was lost for 6 days in the Grand Canyon. You can see the video here.

Just goes to show how careful you have to be when planning a trip in the backcountry. Not sure if they had a map or not, but they seemed to be experienced hikers. According to the Grand Canyon National Park, this sort of thing happens more than you think.

What's more important? Pla… Continue

Posted on May 30, 2008 at 5:41pm — 1 Comment

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At 2:22pm on February 15, 2010, Chris Abel said…
Thanks ficade we are making episode #2 in june on the ice age trail in Wisconsin. Keep a look out for that.
At 10:02pm on December 18, 2009, Kyle said…
Hey there, I have a couple questions for you. I saw your video of Isle Royale, nice work. I'm heading up there for a week this spring/summer. Do you have any suggestions, or places that are a must see? Also, I just moved to IL. Know of anything decent to hike out here? I went to Starved Rock over the summer, and plan to go back to soon to check out the eagles and frozen water falls. I really want to climb, but I wouldn't know where to begin.

Take care,
Kyle
At 1:07am on September 26, 2009, Ata said…
Hey how are you my new hiker friend? Thanks for the add on!
At 10:30am on May 21, 2009, GonzoJohn said…
Where'd the natural bridge pics come from? That looks a little like Red River Gorge in Kentucky.
At 3:21pm on February 12, 2009, Tobin said…
yeah i will make an account this weekend when i have more time to sit and concentrate on what i am doing. thanks for the info
At 8:05am on February 12, 2009, Tobin said…
thanks, i asked because i have been watching your videos since you came on this site *great videos by the way* and at first i thought maybe you had some kinda TV thing going, then i realized it was a website haha. i was looking at the site the other day wondering if i should join because it looks like a really awesome website.
At 6:24pm on February 11, 2009, Tobin said…
do you own thebackpacker.tv?
At 3:04pm on January 30, 2009, Rory Partalis said…
rpartalis@gmail.com

Thanks!
At 9:56am on December 20, 2008, Tobin said…
how long did the snow in vegas last?
At 5:48pm on November 16, 2008, Ryan Taylor said…
wow the picture of the bull moose is a very nice picture. must of been an awesome experience. hope you didnt run into it during mating season
 
 
 

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