https://bootstobirks.com/2019/08/15/alaskan-bush-camping/2020-04-08T20:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/build-part4/2019-07-11T02:10:39+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/overlanding-build/2019-07-11T01:58:55+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/build-part3/2019-07-11T01:53:02+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2019/07/01/the-dempster-highway/2019-07-03T07:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2019/05/24/northern-saskatchewan-worth-every-kilometer/2019-07-01T19:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/build-part2/2019-05-29T22:42:17+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/about/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rt9.jpgRT9Lindsay realizing Clay was taking pictures2019-05-24T23:10:10+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2019/05/24/ski-buming-and-parking-lot-living/2019-05-24T22:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2019/05/24/route-66-highlights/2019-05-24T22:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/truck-build-concept/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/back-arrow.pngback-arrow2019-05-24T22:31:27+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/build-part1/2019-05-24T22:25:56+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/the-itinerary/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/screen-shot-2019-05-21-at-7.04.33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-05-21 at 7.04.33 PMhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/screen-shot-2019-05-21-at-7.03.25-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-05-21 at 7.03.25 PMhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/screen-shot-2019-05-21-at-7.01.09-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-05-21 at 7.01.09 PMhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/screen-shot-2019-05-21-at-7.00.17-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-05-21 at 7.00.17 PMhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190107_221125.jpg20190107_221125https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/screen-shot-2019-02-22-at-4.36.54-pm.pngShakedown Route - 2019This is a rough estimate of the route for our shakedown. Google Maps limits the number of stops listed on a route...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-zealand-flight.jpgNew Zealand FlightOur flight route from Boston to Aucklandhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/driving-route.jpgDriving Route8500mi driving route from Chugiak, AK to Andover, MEhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/appalachian-trail-map_lrg.jpgappalachian-trail-map_lrgThru-hike map of the Appalachian Trail2019-05-21T23:21:17+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2014/11/19/what-comes-next-worth-reading-to-the-end/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092132.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-05-21T22:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/photos/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/rt10.jpgRoad TripLindsay realizing Clay was taking pictureshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/alaska-to-boise-046.jpgOregon BeachHunter playing on the beaches of Oregonhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-10.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul road 10The sign at the "general store" in Deadhorsehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-9.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul road 9Attigun Pass looking down the north side on the decenthttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-8.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul road 8Hunter hanging out at Attigun Passhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-7.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul road 7Lindsay taking in the north side of the Brooks Rangehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-6.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul road 6A truck descends the north side of Attigun Pass https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-5.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul Road 5Lindsay getting into the dog's domainhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-4.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul Road 41600mi in 5 days. Not bad for a '94 4-runner.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-haul-road-3.jpg2013 Alaska Travels Haul Road 3Graham and Cathy at the "tourist" sign on the Arctic Circle2019-09-25T21:06:40+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/our-past-travels/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/camera-icon.pngCamera iconhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mid-size_car_front_view-512-1.pngCar Icon2019-03-09T23:46:57+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/new-zealand-photo-journal/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0122.jpgIMG_0122Applying a stain/sealant that preserves the logs before building with themhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p3091526.jpgGertrude SaddleClay relaxing with one of the prettiest views on Earth!2019-03-09T23:08:04+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/18/new-zealand-photo-journal/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-245.jpgEmilie 245Walking down to catch the water taxi back to Punga. Possibly my favorite picture of Lindsay and Ihttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-121-e1397849380572.jpgEmilie 121The infamous Green Submarine on the Whanganui Riverhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-053.jpgEmilie 053We met some cops at the put-in point. I promise they were cool with the whole thing and we weren't getting arrested.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-015.jpgEmilie 015Mike's Brewery! Shangri-la for WWOOFers!!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p3021383.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASunset at the Morekai Rocks2019-02-23T00:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/18/appalachian-trail-mileage-log/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at1.jpgAT LogoAppalachian Trail 2014https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-e1397016555300.jpgAT Logo2019-02-23T00:14:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/18/appalachian-trail-photo-journal/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141611.jpgAT PrepOur full equipment and resupply box layout!2019-02-23T00:13:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/the-itinerary-2013-2014/2019-02-22T23:27:07+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2014/11/14/clays-turn-to-summarize-the-appalachian-trail-2/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hunter-carry1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hunter-carry.jpgHunter crossingClay carrying Hunter across the a stream, because Hunter is a princess.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141872.jpgHorseshoesClay and his dad playing horseshoes and a NC campground during the recovery time.2014-11-15T23:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/11/10/lindsays-reflections-on-the-appalachian-trail-part-i-the-good-days-2/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272986.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay and Lindsay at the top of Mt Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8262677.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay and Hunter working on some dinner in Vermont2014-11-10T21:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/11/01/lindsays-reflections-on-the-appalachian-trail-part-i-the-good-days/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272969.jpgShipyard on KatahdinLindsay enjoying a Shipyard at the top of Katahdin!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p81326251.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72625111.jpgLehigh Gap LindsLindsay kicking ass up the Lehigh Gaphttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092114.jpgPony PettingLindsay petting the ponies in the Grayson Highlands!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5261966.jpgLindsay and Hunter AT signLindsay and Hunter pose in front of a perfectly placed AT sign somewhere in Virginia.2014-11-01T16:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/29/our-last-day-on-the-appalachian-trail/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272967.jpgGully KatahdinFern Gully enjoying a celebratory beer on the summithttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272987-e1414601488375.jpgKatahdin Table LandsThe view of our last mile on the AT, crossing the infamous tablelands on the Hunt TRailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272992.jpgKatahdin descentTurtle working his way down the near vertical part of the Hunt Trail. We didn't stop for a single picture on the way up!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9272956-e1414601131736.jpgKatahdin SunriseWaking up to a sunrise that silhouetted our final challenge: Mt Katahdinhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9272976.jpgKatahdin Root BeerFern Gully spraying everyone with our root beer!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9272975.jpgKatahdin Champagne 1Turtle shaking his celebratory can of root beer...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9272973.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Golden Girls drink their final toast as the journey is finally complete.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9272982-e1415677625939.jpgbeard cutLindsay cutting my 15 month beard off at the summit of Mt Katahdin, the end of our Appalachian Trail Journey2014-10-31T11:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/24/the-100-mile-wilderness-of-maine/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9262951.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYou can't be the fall colors in the Maine woodshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9262941.jpg100 mile katahdin viewLindsay, Turtle, Sunshine and Fern Gully enjoying the warm rocks with a view of Katahdinhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9262943.jpg100 mile katahdinMt Katahdin from the northern side of the 100 Mile Wilderness, our last real view of the mountain before we were on top of it.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9252931.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA tree fell parallel into the trail and set up an awesome fall photo possibility.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9222916.jpg100 mile trainTrain tracks through the 100 Mile Wilderness... Clay trying to get artistic with a shothttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9222913-e1412972841366.jpg100mile signIt might be a bit over dramatic... 2014-10-24T18:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/21/the-maine-appalachian-trail-sep-9th-1887mi-to-sep-21st-2070mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9212909.jpgHunter fordingClay carrying the dog across the biggest river ford because he is a princess that doesn't like we paws.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9192901.jpgWork for StayClay stacking wood while Lindsay took photos while pretending to be sick... good thing SOMEONE was working for stay!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9182892.jpgKennebec CanoePaddling across the Kennebec River!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9182891.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI just wish that we had our real camera for this shot to show the color contrasthttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9172884.jpgMaine3https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9172886-e1412891910528.jpgLindsay at 2,000miLindsay at the historic and iconic 2,000mi mark painted on an unknown road in northern Mainehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9162876-e1412891024767.jpgAT2000miThe "Official" 2,000mi marker on the Appalachian Trailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9152860.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay hiking over the alpine summit of Saddleback Mountainhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9112855.jpgMaine2Spiff hiding behind a carin while we take pictures in 50mph+ winds!2014-10-29T17:34:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/13/the-journey-is-complete/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9272972.jpgKatahdin Group1Sunshine, Turtle, Lindsay, Fern Gully and I at the top of Mt Katahdin on September 27th, 20142015-01-17T13:22:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/17/why-you-dont-listen-to-the-weatherman/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9152864.jpgSaddleback1Snow in the trees on Saddelback Mountain in the middle of September2014-10-29T17:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/09/the-mahoosuc-mile/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9102849.jpgMahoosuc Notch4Clay's turn to "think skinny" and squeeze through some rocks with his pack on.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9102842.jpgMahoosuc Notch3Clay working his way through some of the bus-sized boulders in the Mahoosuc Notchhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9102837.jpgMahoosuc Notch2Lindsay squeezing over, under and through rocks in the Mahoosuc Notch2014-10-09T18:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/10/07/new-hampshire-and-the-white-mountains-aug-29th-1743mi-to-sep-9th-1887mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9092818.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe view on our final morning in the White Mountains from the top of Carter Mountainhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9052810.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Crew at the top of Mt Washingtonhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9052804.jpgWashington SignFern Gully and Sunshine pose on the ascent of Mt Washington... I swear the hike hasn't made us go crazy!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9042779.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9032757.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay heading into the unknown with Mt Lafayette in the cloudshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9032755.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay, Fern Gully and Sunshine on the Franconia Ridgehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9032753-e1415650291384.jpgFern Gully and LindsayFern Gully and Lindsay taking in a few liquid calories before taking on the Franconia Notchhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9032749.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay getting down on some dishes in a little work-for-food in New Hampshire!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9022738.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay on the PAINFUL and SLIPPERY , 3 hour descent of Moosilauke.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9022740.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2014-10-07T15:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/09/29/the-green-mountains-aug-20th-1607mi-to-aug-28th-1743mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8262686-e1412024427428.jpgVermont AT2Sunset from the cabin on the northern section of the Vermont Appalachian Trailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8252670.jpgKillingtonLindsay and Bullfrog looking toward the White Mountains of New Hampshire from Killington Peakhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8242660.jpgVermont AT3This is what Vermont looks like... when it's dry!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8232637.jpgVermont AT6Hunter running down the many board walks in Vermonthttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8232634.jpgVermont AT5A sign on some old, rusty farm equipment on the AT/LThttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8222632.jpgVermont AT4Muddy Vermont trails... okay they were actually kind of fun!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p8272693.jpgVermont AT7Our viewing platform for a Green Mountain sunset 2014-09-29T21:30:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/09/14/picture-problems/2014-09-28T22:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/09/12/the-slackpack-experiment-aug-7th-to-aug-19th/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p81726271.jpgTurtle SlackTurtle Slackpacking away in Massachusetts!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p81026121.jpgNew EnglandWe made it into New England... finally!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p81026111.jpgME seatSome nice seats on a boardwalk in New York... the things you find on the AT!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p80725851.jpgLemon SqueezerTurtle going through the "Lemon Squeezer" in New Yorkhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71524221-e1410536008709.jpgLindsay SlackLook, no backpack!2014-09-12T17:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/09/08/rain-is-a-good-thing/2014-09-08T23:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/09/06/duncannon-pa-july-18th-1143mi-to-greenwood-lakes-ny-august-1st-1367mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72625271.jpgReading Break in PAClay taking a reading break on the trail in Pennsylvaniahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72625241.jpgPA rocks trailA typical section of trail in the 80 mile rocky section.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72625151.jpgLehigh GapClimbing up the Lehigh Gap, these are real rocks!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72425021.jpgLindsay in PAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72425011.jpgLindsay rock pileLindsay with a giant pile of evil PA rocks!2014-09-12T11:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/25/the-halfway-hangover/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71624341.jpgOfficial HalfwayThe official halfway marker for the 2014 Appalachian Trail2014-08-25T16:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/22/harpers-ferry-wv-july-10th-1019mi-to-duncannon-pa-july-18th-1143mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p72024791.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe infamous Doyle Hotel in Duncannon, PAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71824541.jpgSouthern PALindsay walking through the southern PA fieldshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71624441.jpgHalf Gallon Challenge 2https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71624391.jpg1/2 Gallon 1Working my way through the 1/2 Gallon Challenge. 1/2 Gallon of Ice Cream at 1/2 Way!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71624371.jpgHalfway BigThe non-official but cool looking halfway mark on the Appalachian Trailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71424181.jpgMason DixonClay posing at the Mason-Dixon line during a TORRENTIAL rain!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p71424101.jpgRain trailLindsay standing on the official Appalachian Trail... which became a stream because of rain2014-08-22T21:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/20/1431/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p8102613.jpgCT/NYCT/NY Border, we made it to New England! 2014-08-20T13:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/05/dirty-rotten-good-for-nothing-aqua-blazers/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7042329.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHunter, trying to stay away from any water in the bottom of the boat!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7042312.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Shenendoah River adventure, getting the boats ready to hit the river.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7042320.jpgAqua blaze 1Chubby Bunny making some homemade lemonade for the gypsy crew... no booze in this one though!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7042322.jpgAqua blaze 1Gully, Chubby Bunny and Turtle's river chariot... complete with homemade sun shade!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7042331.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADrinking, floating and backpacks shoved into trashbags. What could possibly go wrong?!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7062338.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2 of the 3 boats in our thru hiker flotilla!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7062347.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis is exactly why everyone that hiked calls us cheaters!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7062351.jpgaqua blaze1Fern Gully getting some evening fishing in.2014-08-06T22:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/14/hunter-heads-to-maine/2014-08-15T19:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/11/finding-a-group-of-like-minded-individuals/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6282269.jpgJames River BridgeThe Broken Fat Kid (Lindsay), Turtle and Fern Gully cross the James River Bridgehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7082367-e1407288118672.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Ginger Fat Kid (Clay) and Bullfrog do some late night catfishing.2014-08-12T13:21:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/08/08/the-party-is-over-and-just-keep-paddling-the-aqua-blaze-part-ii/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7062356.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7082358.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe culprit branch (with rain on the camera lens)https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7082359.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOur tent after straightening the poles. We would've had a picture of the branch on it... except for the fact that our camera was in the tent UNDER the branch!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7082363.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFern Gully with the biggest catfish in the Shenandoah Riverhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7082369.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7092370.jpgRiver Floathttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7092375.jpgRiver Float 2The gypsy crew camping out on our last night on the Shenandoah Riverhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7102392.jpgRiver float2Turtle just chillaxin' on the river.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7102400.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFern Gully, doing a little rock climbing before we finished our river trip.2014-08-25T16:04:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/28/checking-in-after-1300-miles/2014-08-06T01:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/23/800-miles-nutrition-breakdown/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6292288.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACooking a hiker dinner as the sun sets on Cold Mountainhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7012307.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATurtle and Bullfrog getting down on some Devil's Backbone Brewery burgers2014-09-23T20:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/20/daleville-va-june-24th-724-0mi-to-waynesboro-va-july-2nd-857-2mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p62722581.jpgBreakfast for DinnerBreakfast for Dinner with "Trail Angle"https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6262251.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay and Gully eating some trail-magic watermelon. Hooray!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6292290.jpgsunset cold mtnWatching the sunset on Cold Mountainhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6302291.jpgWeird tree growthCheck out this tree growing on top of a rock with no dirt!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6302296.jpgCreek BathWhat a bunch of gypsies! Doing laundry and washing up in the creek!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p7012306.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABirthday Beers!2014-07-20T16:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/17/the-ultimate-trail-magic/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6252244.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFern Gully, Hunter & The Fat Kids, Turtle and the ultimate trail angels, Rob and Beth2014-07-19T17:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/14/pearisburg-va-june-17th-630-3mi-to-daleville-va-june-24th-724-0mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6222219.jpgDragon's ToothThe view of the Dragon's Toothhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6222223.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay celebrating at the 700 mile completed mark!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6232234.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay, Hunter and Clay at McAfee Knobhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6232237.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe eerie, misty forest on a cool Appalachian morning https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6232239.jpgTinker CliffsWalking along the Tinker Cliffshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p6232241.jpgTinker Cliffs 2A vulture hanging out up on the cliffs2014-08-06T01:45:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/07/03/hunters-first-500mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6162209.jpgFeeding HunterClay, being a good parent and giving water to the trail princess.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5241941.jpgThe three of usLindsay, Clay and Hunter on a ridgeline in NC.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5201908.jpgMax Patch 1Hunter loving life in the cool breeze on Max Patch Bald2014-07-20T03:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/24/a-section-hiker-is-a-thru-hikers-best-friend/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6132193.jpgLindsay EatingAction shot of Lindsay eating, likely some part of this was donated by section hikers.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6132184.jpgTrash on trailAnd the bad part of weekend hikers. Leaving trash everywhere.2014-06-24T21:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/21/springtime-on-the-appalachian-trail/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092120.jpgRhododendron GardenThe flowers are blooming in a mile long rhododendron garden.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5281976.jpgBlooming BerriesHopefully in a month or two we can snack on berry bushes like these!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5201911.jpgGreen TunnelHunter walking through the "Green Tunnel"2014-06-21T19:59:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/18/damascus-va-june-7th-467-3mi-to-pearisburg-va-june-17th-630-3mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6082090.jpgTrail DetourWe found a trail detour because of a bridge washout and it cut off half a mile. Hooray!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6112175.jpgLindsay PizzaLindsay eating some delicious pizza while still on the trail. Hooray!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6102156.jpgSunrise GraysonSunrise on the Grayson Highlands, sometimes you just have to love the trail.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092131.jpgPanoramic GraysonGrayson Highlands in a Panoramic Shothttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092113.jpgClay with PoniesClay petting the baby pony.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6092109.jpgGrayson PoniesThe herd of Grayson Highland ponies that we played with!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6152205.jpgDismal Falls1Doing some rinsing off, clothes and person after a long day of hiking at Dismal Falls2014-06-18T23:48:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/photos/appalachian-trail-part-i-ga-thru-va/2014-06-17T19:27:55+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/17/technology-on-the-appalachian-trail/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5291979.jpgHiker Note 2This used to be the only way that hikers could communicate with each other...2014-07-19T17:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/12/the-black-bear-lodge/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6042041.jpgBlack Bear SignThe Black Bear Lodgehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6042038.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6022036.jpgBlack Bear LodgeLindsay and the puppies enjoying move night in the common area.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6022031.jpgCleaning the yardClay cleaning up the driveway as part of his work-for-stay2014-06-08T12:40:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/07/erwin-tn-may-28th-342-0mi-to-damascus-va-june-7th-467-3mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6052074.jpgBear PAssPassing the 100lbs dog covered in cow crap over a barbed wire fence... the things you do on the AThttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6052057.jpgRain HikingLindsay and George hiking in the rain, good friends make the bad days better.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6042054.jpgHappy BlazeWhite blaze is a happy blaze. He makes walking in the rain better.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p6042047.jpgLaurel FallsLaurel Falls with an artistic touch. Turned out alright!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5312017.jpgNC Line SignThe neat sign marking the end of the NC/TN shared section.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5301998.jpgClay and Lindsay on BaldPosing for a nice shot on top of the balds after Roan Mtn.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5281970.jpgForest VAlleyAwesome valley we walked through after leaving Erwin, TN2014-06-11T14:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/06/02/hot-springs-nc-may-22nd-273-9mi-to-erwin-tn-may-28th-342-0mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5261957.jpgTrail Magic NoteThe note and journal left in the trail magic cooler.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5261955.jpgTrail Magic Stepford WivesClay posing with the trail magic cooler. Yay!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5241943.jpgThe three of usThe Fat Kids, Mummy Foot and the dogs!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5231938.jpgHunter RainLindsay covering Hunter in during the hail stormhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p5221933.jpgHot Springs WalkLindsay, Hunter, George & Bear walking the "AT" in Hot Springs, NChttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5221925.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay and George, our new hiking buddy, eating breakfast in Hot Springs2014-06-07T17:55:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/30/the-two-types-of-hikers-on-the-at/2014-07-01T00:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/27/lindsays-update-back-on-the-trail/2014-05-27T22:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/25/i-40-nc-may-19th-240mi-to-hot-springs-nc-may-22nd-273-9mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5191883.jpgFAA TowerSupposedly this is an FAA navigation tower. Looks like a UFO space ship to me.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5201906.jpgMax Patch 2Hunter and Lindsay, hanging out on Max Patchhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5211912.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASome really cool dead tree bark that we liked.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5211922.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay and Hunter in the flower blossoms.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5221928.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHunter and Bear... stressful day!2014-05-25T23:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/20/trail-names-nicknames-for-grown-ups/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5071800.jpgMarshmallows"The Fat Kids" roasting some marshmallows at camp one night! https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5091835.jpgshelter sittingLindsay and "Chubby Bunny" - aka Joannahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5111851.jpgclingman sunrise(L to R) "Have-To", Lindsay, "Rogan", "Mogley" and "Rabbit" - We have no idea what their real names are.2014-10-09T00:40:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/30/amicalola-falls-to-neels-gap-the-first-few-days/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4241653.jpgat start c&lClay and Lindsay at mile 0.0. Springer Mountain, GAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4241657.jpgat startThe first white blaze on the Appalachian Trailhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4241669.jpgAT BreakfastClay making breakfast in the Georgia Mountainshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4251675.jpggeoriga valleyAww, so cute...2014-05-16T19:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/02/neels-gap-31-7mi-to-dicks-creek-gap-69-6mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4301706-e1398883706599.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4301712.jpgeaster basketWe even had a hiker Easter basket in Hiawassee!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4281697.jpgTrail MagicLindsay diving into the mother-lode of trail magic. She didn't even drop her pack!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p42816991.jpgTray Mountain ShelterVersion 1 of our Tray Mountain Hurricane Shelterhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4261688.jpgLinds FeetLindsay's feet after the first 5 days.2014-05-16T19:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/12/dicks-creek-gap-69-7mi-to-fontana-dam-165-8mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5011727-e1399927028753.jpgGeorgia/NC State LineLindsay and Clay at the Georgia state line. 1 down!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5031745.jpgTrail MagicThank you for the trail "blessings"!!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5041759.jpgWayah BaldThe view off of Wayah Bald in North Carolinahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5051769.jpgSnake on the AT2014-05-16T19:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/16/fontana-dam-nc-may-8th-165-8mi-to-clingmans-dome-nc-may-11th-199-1mi/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5091832.jpgSmokies ShelterThe shelters in the Smokies are mandatory to stay in but fortunately really well made!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5081804.jpgHiker breakfast2'Chef' working away on our bacon and home fries!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5081812.jpghiker breakfast1The crew hanging out in the afternoon, happy to have a day off our feet!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5081811.jpgHiker Breakfast3Lindsay digging into a breakfast that isn't oatmeal or granola!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5091819-e1400261671240.jpgFontana1Lindsay, 'Chubby Bunny' and 'Rogan' walking towards Fontana Damhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5091836.jpgSmokey Shelter2Lindsay and 'Archangel' keeping us warm in the shelter!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5101842.jpgSmokies Viewpoint ClayClay posing on Rocky Bald, one of the famous viewpoints in the Smokies. It was raining.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5111858.jpgSmokey Sunrise'Chef/That's What She Said" posing on Clingman's Dome2014-05-18T13:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/14/growing-pains-of-the-appalachian-trail/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4261686-e1400110429837.jpgRalph Waldo Emerson QuoteOne of my favorite quotes on the trail!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231651.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay hanging out in the first shelter.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4251674.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay makes her way through Georgia.2014-07-13T00:39:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/12/down-but-not-out/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5111855.jpgClingman's SunriseLindsay watching the sunrise at Clingman's Domehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5111862.jpgLindsay tailbone2Lindsay getting checked out by the Park Rangers waiting for the ambulance.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5111861.jpgLindsay tailbone1Lindsay bundled up, smiling through the face of adversity after dislocating her tailbone.2014-05-13T00:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/08/this-is-not-a-series-of-day-hikes/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4271691.jpgrelaxingLindsay in Georgia hoping the rest of the trail would be just this easy!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4291704.jpgGeorgia white blazeLooking down one of the trail through Georgia.2014-05-16T17:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/26/were-off-31-7-miles-in/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231637.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe plaque at the Amicalola Visitor's Centerhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231639.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay and Lindsay, getting ready to start the Springer Approach!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231641.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231643.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231644.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMonument at the start of the "On-Ramp"2014-05-12T20:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/05/05/ramen-embargo-and-trail-nutrition/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4241671.jpgbreakfast on at22015-01-16T01:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/29/number-1248-and-number-1249-the-journey-begins/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4231638.jpgat startClay's pack after weighing in!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p42316431.jpgat startProof! Those are our starting semi-official trail numbers!2014-04-30T22:53:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/23/appalachian-trail-prep-v-the-clothing-we-will-live-in/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141632-e1398189396709.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClays initial clothing layouthttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141616-e1398189270877.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsays clothing layout for the start of the Appalachian Trail2014-07-13T22:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/22/appalachian-trail-prep-part-iv-the-gear-sans-clothes/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141631-e1398182085279.jpgAT PrepGuide Books, Bear Spray and the other "indispensables"https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141630-e1398182047499.jpgAT PrepOccasional Hygiene Kit, Shampoo, Towel, Contacts, etc.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141628-e1398182015285.jpgHygiene KitEveryday hygiene kit, toothpaste and toilet paper!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141624-e1398181982807.jpgHunters kitHunters equipment for his Appalachian Trail Hikehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141623-e1398181944730.jpgFood stuffCookware, stove, bowls, etc. All titanium and heavy duty.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141622-e1398181604760.jpgAT PrepThe rest of our walking gear; walking poles, pack covers, etc.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141621-e1398181903758.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFirst Aid Kit, I probably went a little overkill on this, it's the Army in me.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141620-e1398181864562.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHomemade tablet case and notebook. This is how books are written!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141619-e1398181833548.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWater filter and bottles, most of it is a homemade kit.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141615-e1398181642480.jpgAT Prep BagsOur two backpacks and the all-important scale.2014-04-24T14:48:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/20/appalachian-trail-prep-part-iii-the-food/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1018-e1397923284949.jpgIMG_1018My 5-in-1 cooking setup. Pasta, fresh veggies, pasta sauce all cooking at the same time!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4141609-e1397861169950.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe aftermath of putting 450 Powerbars, 300 poptarts and many more into individual boxeshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p4131606.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay dehydrating blueberries!2014-04-19T16:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/photos/wwoofing-and-working/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-038-e1397846517365.jpgEmilie 038King's Cup. F**king King's Cup. My liver hates this game.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-033.jpgEmilie 033Tell me that I don't look like I belong working in a brewery!! (The other guy walking behind is an employee... I blended in quite well!)https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-028.jpgEmilie 028Emilie (French), Lindsay (Canadian), Clay (American), Ginny (Singapore) - The people you meet traveling.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/emilie-002.jpgEmilie 002The inside of the retail shop/cafe. We stocked shelves!2014-04-22T01:43:21+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/south-island-adventuring/2014-04-18T22:18:16+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/north-island-adventuring/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0428.jpgIMG_0428Tane Mahuta - The largest tree in NZhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0430.jpgIMG_0430The biggest Kauri Tree of NZ, 2,000yrs old.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0461.jpgIMG_0461Following a minivan on the 90 mile beach.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0472.jpgIMG_0472Our Mazda after getting off the 90 mile beach... only minor bumper damage!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0474.jpgIMG_0474Our "off ramp" from the 90 mile beach.2014-04-18T20:04:44+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/appalachian-trail-preparations/2014-04-18T18:06:35+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/the-haul-road-2013/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0169.jpgHaul Road 2013 001Lindsay and Clay parked at the Arctic Circle camping area.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0165.jpgHaul Road 2013 002Graham and Cathy at the Arctic Circle camping areahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0163.jpgHaul Road 2013 003The motorcycle from the couple traveling the world over 4 yearshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0162.jpgHaul Road 2013 004Officially crossing the Arctic Circlehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0176.jpgHaul Road 2013Coldfoot Camp Restaurant2014-04-18T17:42:24+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/alaskan-camping-2013/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna6.jpgEklutna Bike TripLindsay and Mike at a water stophttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna5.jpgEklutna Bike TripLindsay after fixing the bikehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna4.jpgEklutna Bike TripSunset over Eklutna Lake in late Aprilhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna3.jpgEklutna Bike TripMike and Hunter on one of the river crossingshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna2.jpgEklutna Bike TripAttempt at a creative shot...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna1.jpgEklutna Bike TripHunter hanging out by the Eklutnahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eklutna7.jpgEklutna Bike TripHeadwaters of the Eklutna Riverhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/homer-trip-13.jpgHomer Trip Adventure CameraLindsay, Sierra and Mike cross some tidal flatshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/homer-trip-12.jpgHomer Trip Adventure CameraHanging out at the mouth of the Grewingk Riverhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/homer-trip-11.jpgHomer Trip Adventure CameraMike and Sierra coming across the river on their turn in the cart.2014-04-18T17:42:16+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/alaska-to-maine-2013/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-091.jpgBoise to Regina 091https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-086.jpgBoise to Regina 086https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-078.jpgBoise to Regina 078https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-074.jpgBoise to Regina 074https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-058.jpgBoise to Regina 058https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-046.jpgBoise to Regina 046https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-039.jpgBoise to Regina 039https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-031.jpgBoise to Regina 031https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-0201.jpgBoise to Regina 020https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-012.jpgBoise to Regina 0122014-04-18T17:42:06+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/off-road-adventures-summer-2013/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/table-mountain-1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2014-04-18T17:41:57+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/photos/regina-strongman-2013/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb21.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Collecting the $50 payday. Cashin' checks and crackin' necks.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb20.jpgRegina Strongman 2013The women's fieldhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb19.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Step 3: Try to throw 270lbs stone at bearded manhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb18.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Step 2: Pose with 270lbs stone on laphttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb17.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Step 1: Get the 270lbs stone off the ground.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb16.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Lindsay lapping the 130lbs keg like it's her job. Because it kinda is...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb15.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Clay on his 16th rep of the 405lbs deadlifthttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb14.jpgFB14https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb13.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Getting ready to pull on of the deadliftshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fb12.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Clay warming up before the deadlift event2014-04-18T17:41:41+00:00weekly0.6https://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/18/delayed-flights-airport-sprinting-and-the-value-of-good-karma/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/heisman.jpegHeisman TropheyA statue of what Lindsay did to some poor little girl.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-220417.jpg20140401-220417.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-220435.jpg20140401-220435.jpg2014-04-18T17:01:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/11/appalachian-trail-prep-ii-daily-mileage-and-fitness/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-prep2_cropped.jpgAT PrepDoing the lifting thing again, love the basement gym!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-prep-013_cropped-e1397063892368.jpgAT PrepLindsay going for an evening walk with the poochhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-prep-011_cropped.jpgAT PrepHunter is NOT impressed with his backpack!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-prep-006_cropped.jpgAT PrepLindsay, Becky (Clay's sister-in-law) and Clay at the end of a snowshoe up White Cap Mountain in Andover, Mainehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at-prep.jpgAT Prep - Maine SnowApril 9th, 2014. Still 2+ feet of snow in the woods here in Maine!2014-04-12T19:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/09/appalachian-trail-prep-i-logistics/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/regina-strongman-001.jpgAT PrepThere is a reason we used a dry-erase marker in our planning... https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/regina-strongman-019.jpgAT PrepOur 'working copy' of a 6 month resupply plan.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/regina-strongman-002.jpgAT PrepLindsay studying the mileage books and plotting mail drops2014-04-09T15:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/10/mushu-our-faithful-steed/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140311-111129.jpg20140311-111129.jpgMushu in all of her glory!2014-04-09T04:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/13/closing-thoughts-on-punga-cove/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-103204.jpg20140314-103204.jpgA float plane takes off from the covehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-103112.jpg20140314-103112.jpgThe jetty with a yacht tied up for the night2014-04-09T04:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/07/the-fabled-tongariro-crossing-mt-doom/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom7.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMount Ngauruhoe. Mount Doom. Blue skies. 360 degree views that we didn’t see.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom6.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay, about halfway down from the turn around point. Very Afghanistan-esque terrain.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom5.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay ‘skiing’ down the side of the mountain. Super fun!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay climbing up the volcanic scree, hand over hand!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mtdoom1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay moving up the incredibly well maintained trail.2014-04-09T04:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/31/were-so-old/2014-04-09T03:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/09/mikes-organic-brewery-is-this-real-life/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/taranaki.jpgtaranakiBeautiful Mt Taranaki (sadly not our picture)https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cafe.jpgcafeThe cafe that we worked in on the weekendshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beer.jpgbeerGood beer, good people, good times. Mike's Brewery!2014-04-09T03:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/02/24/wellington-nz-coffee-shops-gay-bars-and-lonely-russian-women/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162832.jpg20131220-162832.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162904.jpg20131220-162904.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162820.jpg20131220-162820.jpg2014-04-09T03:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/08/11/july-31st-one-journey-ends-and-another-other-begins/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0069.jpgSpartan RaceLindsay and Clay after the Spartan Race in Cambridge UKhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/first-salute.jpgfirst saluteClay receiving his first salute as a 2nd Lieutenant from brother, Phil Richardsonhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/little-friend.jpgLittle friendHanging out with a friend I made while on my 2012 vacationhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/commisioning.jpgcommisioninghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/clay-sleeping.jpgClay Sleepinghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aar-gardez-aup.jpgAAR Gardez AUP2014-04-09T03:36:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/08/20/2-5hrs-late-right-on-time/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-alaska-travels-643.jpg2013 Alaska Travels 6432014-04-09T03:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/08/22/oregon-or-idaho/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/boise_state_logo.jpgboise_state_logohttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/osu.jpgOSUhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imag0227.jpgIMAG02272014-04-09T03:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/20/cirque-of-the-towers/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque21-e1396967418913.jpgCirque of the TowersHunter taking a rest by Sandy Lakehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque12.jpgCirque of the TowersLindsay decked out in her finest Rider gearhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque11.jpgCirque of the TowersClay eating his hiker's "Birthday Cake" for breakfast on his birthdayhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque10.jpgCirque of the TowersWalking through Lizard Head Meadows https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque9.jpgCirque of the TowersFavorite water bottle.. brokenhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque8.jpgCirque of the TowersClay descending down from Jackass Passhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque7.jpgCirque of the TowersPanoramic of the Cirquehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque6.jpgCirque of the TowersLindsay cresting over Jackass Passhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque5.jpgCirque of the TowersThe Grinch's househttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cirque4.jpgCirque of the TowersOff Road Adventuring2014-04-09T03:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/07/table-mountain-teton-mountains/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/teton-6.jpgTeton 6Tetons from the Park Roadhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/table-mountain-4.jpgHunterHunter impatiently waits for his bipedal counterpartshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/table-mountain-3.jpgTable StormStorm clouds swallow up the Grand Tetonhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/table-mountain-2.jpgDecentLast 1.5mi of open bald trail from the summithttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/table-mountain-1.jpgTetons BacksideLindsay and the backside of the Tetons from 11k'https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/table-mountain-5.jpgTable Mountain SittingClay and Hunter at the peak of Table Mountain2014-04-09T03:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/11/hunter-and-the-buffalo/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bison1.jpgBison1About 1/4 of the herd we drove through.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bison2.jpgBison2Big buffalo, not really giving a shit about the 45lbs dog freaking out in the Jetta driving by.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/boise-to-regina-038.jpgBoise to Regina 0382014-04-09T03:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/17/regina-strongman/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blog5.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Clay going head to head for the fastest time on the 220lbs Farmer Carryhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blog4.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Lindsay and Clay talk through the next eventhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blog3.jpgRegina Strongman3Clay on his way to 16 reps in 75 seconds with a 405lbs deadlift.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blog2.jpgRegina Strongman 2013Lindsay gets her 130lbs keg over a 50" bar.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blog1.jpgRegina Strongman 3The Men's field at the end of the day2014-04-09T03:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/19/shitty-photographers/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-alaska-travels-687.jpgBad MountainsThere is an ice field in there... somewhere...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/road-trip1.jpgChicken StatueChicken statue in Chicken, Alaska2014-04-09T03:32:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/21/congrats-mr-and-mrs-fidler/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chelseaandjakub.jpgChelseaandJakubChelsea and Jakub Fidler2014-04-09T03:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/23/road-trip-leg-1-chugiak-ak-to-calgary-ab/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rt-002.jpgRoad TripA historic Yukon gold dredge from the 1900s https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bear.jpgBearOne of the 7 black bears. If we had stopped for a clear picture it would've been another buffalo incident.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rt6.jpgRoad TripLiterally, we carried our house on our back for 10,000 miles.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rt14.jpgRoad Trip2% of the awesome scenery in the Icefields Parkway2014-04-09T03:32:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/09/25/the-value-of-good-karma/2014-04-09T03:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/08/leg-2-calgary-to-regina/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boise-to-regina-020.jpgBoise to Regina 020Lindsay enjoying a delicous Canadian candy bar chunkhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alaska-to-boise-074.jpgRoad TripThe morning fog on an Oregon beach2014-04-09T03:32:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/12/the-pee-incident/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alaska-to-boise-002.jpgThe Pee IncidentThe evidence...2014-04-09T03:32:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/16/the-experiment-is-over-right/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc0983.jpgWinter DogsJoe, Leslie and Lindsay take the Hunter and the Labs out for a romp in the March snowhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc0943.jpgDogs in WinterJoe, Leslie and Lindsay take the Hunter and the Labs out for a romp in the March snow2014-04-09T03:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/24/leg-3-regina-to-andover/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/me-rafting2.jpgME Rafting2The best paddlers on the river... after a couple Natty Ice's.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/me-rafting1.jpgME Rafting1One badass boat crew!2023-09-04T06:49:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/10/28/auckland-new-zealand-the-first-few-days/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131028-154234.jpg20131028-154234.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131028-154112.jpg20131028-154112.jpg2014-04-09T03:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/11/04/organic-farming-in-new-zealand/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131104-180712.jpg20131104-180712.jpgOur little shack... hey, it had lights!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131104-180531.jpg20131104-180531.jpgThe gardens, where we spent the majority of our time!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131104-180351.jpg20131104-180351.jpgThe owner's house, complete with solar electric, hot water and walls and floors built from recycled materials!2014-04-09T03:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/11/10/got-the-plot-farm-part-1/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092734.jpg20131107-092734.jpgThe composting outdoors toilet (no flush toilets here!)https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092723.jpg20131107-092723.jpgA water tank that looks eerily familiar to what the US Army had in Afghanistan...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092635.jpg20131107-092635.jpgLindsay milking a cow for the first timehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092618.jpg20131107-092618.jpgThe Fire Dragon pizza oven. We installed the roof over this bad boy!2014-04-09T03:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/11/13/those-white-people-arent-that-bad/2014-04-09T03:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/11/19/down-and-dirty/2014-04-09T03:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/11/26/got-the-plot-farm-part-2/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-0929221.jpg20131107-092922.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092834.jpg20131107-092834.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092827.jpg20131107-092827.jpgThis is the quintessential picture of the Coromandel Peninsula.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092817.jpg20131107-092817.jpgLindsay stomping food down into the compost bin in the owner's househttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131107-092804.jpg20131107-092804.jpg"Home Kill" operations where they come and slaughter your animals in your own field!2014-04-09T03:29:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/03/the-first-month-in-more-pictures/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb040957.jpgHotWaterThe craziness of the Hot Water Beach at low tidehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb040949.jpgCathedral1Lindsay reluctantly stops for a picture in the cold tunnel that leads to Cathedral Covehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb040946.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMy attempt at being artistic - Lindsay walking into the Cathedral Tunnelhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb040945.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe beach from Cathedral Covehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pa230936.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe top of our hike up to "The Pinnacles"https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pa230935.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFrom whence we came - 680+ man made stairs in the last 1/2 mile of the hike.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pa230928.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay embarking on the first river crossing of the Pinnacles Hikehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pa110921.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAuckland Harbor with a Chinese Navy shiphttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pa110918.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay relaxing on our first day in New Zealand - at one of the peirs in Auckland Harbor2014-04-09T03:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/13/the-whanganui-river-in-photos/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221035.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne last shot of the Jurassic-like scenery from the river.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221015.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe famous "Bridge to Nowhere"https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221011.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEmilie and Clay getting ready to launch the canoe on Day 4https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb211003.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe steep cliffs seem to take you back in time before people.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb210999.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe beautiful scenery of the Wanganui River beginshttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb200994.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI (Clay) look so dirty... sorry momhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb200989.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALindsay and Emilie, all dried out from the submarininghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb200988.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEmilie getting ready to submarine!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb200986.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClay getting ready to put the canoe in... literally 2 minutes from being the Green Submarinehttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb190982.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWelcome to our Gypsy Camp!2014-04-09T03:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/04/surf-bums-and-ski-bums-one-in-the-same/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb070965.jpgRaglan2Lindsay and I after a day of "surfing"... or tryinghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb070960.jpgRaglan1Lindsay and the three others from the hostel that went surfing with us in Raglan2014-04-09T03:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/12/the-odyssey-of-the-green-submarine/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb231044.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe three of us on our final day on the river!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221029.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Mauri Flag flying above the Whanganui River.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221026.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAn intricately carved totem at the Mauri (native) village along the river.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb221018.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe three of us pose for a picture on the "bridge to nowhere".https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb211009.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEmilie and Clay staying warm and dry during the monsoon.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pb211007.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe start of the incredible scenery on the river.2014-04-09T03:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/29/the-watermill-bakery-our-swisskiwi-baking-experience/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162236.jpg20131220-162236.jpgOur humble little abode, the handmade WWOOFer shackhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162206.jpg20131220-162206.jpgLindsay serving a table of happy dinershttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162059.jpg20131220-162059.jpgThe bakery/pizzeria on Friday Pizza Night!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162127.jpg20131220-162127.jpgPeeling the bark off a Cedar tree, what we did when not baking!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162112.jpg20131220-162112.jpgThe monkey slices the pizzahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162045.jpg20131220-162045.jpgThe man, the artist, the legend, Boly Bolliger taking a pizza out of the ovenhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-162027.jpg20131220-162027.jpgGerlinde prepping the hundred pizzas that we sold on Friday night 2014-04-09T03:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2013/12/31/happy-new-year/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beach.jpgbeachThis is a picture of where Clay works everyday (Jetty/Cafe) taken from where Lindsay works! Suckers!2014-04-09T03:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/02/glamping-glamour-camping/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-121457.jpg20140228-121457.jpgJohn taking the burning up for the day, this was also one of Clay's jobs.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-121437.jpg20140228-121437.jpgThe Endeavour Inlet on a clear day from the jetty.2014-04-19T04:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/02/23/were-back/2014-04-09T03:25:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/02/27/punga-cove-1-what-we-did/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-122015.jpg20140228-122015.jpgThe Boatshed Bar/Cafe. This is where Clay worked.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-121040.jpg20140228-121040.jpgEmilie up in the restaurant when she came for a visit.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-120948.jpg20140228-120948.jpgThe bar that Clay worked in.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-120926.jpg20140228-120926.jpgLooking down at the moorings in the Cove from the restaurant.https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-120848.jpg20140228-120848.jpg2014-04-09T03:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/05/crazy-punga/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140306-115728.jpg20140306-115728.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140306-115649.jpg20140306-115649.jpg2014-04-09T03:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/07/marlborough-wine-tours/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140308-093039.jpg20140308-093039.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140308-093028.jpg20140308-093028.jpgLindsay and Emilie enjoying their free swill!2014-04-09T03:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/03/17/back-on-the-road-after-punga-cove/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140318-152656.jpg20140318-152656.jpghttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140318-152641.jpg20140318-152641.jpgPicton Harbor, looking back towards "where we used to work"2014-04-09T03:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.com/2014/04/02/north-island-finale/https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kerosene1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-220051.jpg20140401-220051.jpgSomehow Lindsay would navigate and we would "get lost" and then she would realize we had to turn around as we drove towards a gourmet chocolate shop. Naturally, if we used their driveway to turn around we might as well go in and buy something...https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-215908.jpg20140401-215908.jpgOur "Priceless View" from Cape Reingahttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-215823.jpg20140401-215823.jpgOur "off-ramp" to get from 90 Mile Beach to the main roadhttps://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-215705.jpg20140401-215705.jpgLindsay hiding under one of the biggest trees in the Southern Hemisphere!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-215755.jpg20140401-215755.jpgThe view from the passenger's window!https://bootstobirks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140401-215737.jpg20140401-215737.jpgMaybe we wouldn't have hit the bump if I drove with my eyes opened...2014-04-09T03:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bootstobirks.comdaily1.02023-09-04T06:49:16+00:00