Two years ago I did the longest duration, self- supported trip of my life...so far. 52 yrs old at the time and a 25 day trip wandering the Beartooth's, 17 days straight of xc hiking. I'm looking forward to a longer trip in the Wind's, my favorite Range.

I've been self-employed for the past 25 yrs and I felt it was finally time to use the perks of not having to see how much vacation time I had accrued.