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HIGHLANDFROG BLOG

THE ORIGINAL EXTREME SPORT...

It is in an adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves- in finding themselves.
-Andre Gide

When despair for the world grows in me... I come into the peace of wild things.
-Wendall Berry

Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.
-E.O. Wilson

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Trail Tips From The AT

Trail Tips From The AT

Currently we’ve traveled 861.7 miles into our journey from Georgia to Maine. It's mind-boggling to see the coverage that we have actually made from Google maps. I still can't wrap my head around it. Yea, I'll toot my own horn. I'm cool with that. In 67 days I’ve had some great experiences and learned a lot from the Trail. Here are just a few tips. #1 - Hike Your Own Hike: This is the most (over) used term on the Trail, but the importance cannot be overstated. The Trail offers

Anatomy of a Fly Fisherman Part 6: Perseverance

Anatomy of a Fly Fisherman Part 6: Perseverance

In my previous posts I’ve laid the groundwork for an understanding of the basics of fly-fishing. This was mostly a selfish pursuit because I wanted my readers to have a basic understanding of not only the terminology but also the "art." Some of which may have been lost through my meandering prose. Hopefully, from now on when I say I took my 8wt rig with a floating line and a 9ft leader and tied on a royal wulf before heading up the creek, you dear reader will be able to foll

The New Celebration Destination!

The New Celebration Destination!

This year break away form the norm and celebrate your newfound freedom, milestones, and thank mom and dad with adventure. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and all the bachelor and bachelorette parties this time of year give plenty of reasons to celebrate. It’s how you celebrate that separates the norm from the unique, however. What better way to celebrate your newfound freedom after years of school, your new life with your best friend (or your last hurrah with your fr

What's The Best Match For Your Pursuit?

What's The Best Match For Your Pursuit?

One of the most important pieces of kit a backcountry athlete has is the shoe he or she chooses to wear. After all, the primary mode of transportation, whether hiking, approach climbing, trail running or generally traversing through the backcountry, is by your feet. Today with the development of specific fit and comfort for your chosen pursuit there’s a wide variety of cross trainers, boots, and hybrids available to chose from. But with all of these choices, what’s the best c