This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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Nothing works up a powerful thirst like five days of hiking. Thankfully, Raleigh has a lot to offer to wet your whistle! Here’s a super fun fact I learned on my recent trip to Raleigh: North Carolina is the only state with a (legislated) State Toast! Its a four stanza poem that has been the...
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I was most fortunate to spend a long weekend kicking off the summer with a number of hikes in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina holds a special place in my heart. I spent 4 years of my childhood in the Charlotte region then returned for a road trip 15 years later. Frequently compared to our...
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Once again I find myself “stumbling” upon a completely well-known place. Brevard is probably one of the most talked about mountain biking destination in the Southeast but somehow I didn’t know this. I’m glad I was able to ride these trails The Trails of Brevard are frequently compared to Slickrock in Utah Day: 20 Miles:...
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Well I’ve done the White Mountain Traverse so why not do the Black Mountain Traverse to make things even? This is actually a very doable 11 mile round trip hike which includes 6 summits in the Black Mountains of North Carolina, including the state high point. The Black Mountains, as seen from Mt Mitchell Day:...
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Clingmans Dome is probably the most visited high point in the country besides Mt Washington. This is because there’s a nice little road going to the top. Hiking the mountain is a different story! From Newfound Gap, it is a 16 mile round trip. The grand view of LeConte from the summit tower of Clingmans...
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Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.
