After seeing the movie "Bucket List", I decided to start my own backcountry version of places I want to see/hike/paddle. Some of these ideas (unfortunately) require a suspension of expectations as they relate to time and/or money. I thought it would be fun, however, to see what other people consider the end-all-be-all outdoors experiences and I decided to start with my own Top 5 (in no particular order)

- Everest Base Camp. I have no delusions of climbing Mt. Everest, but I would love to make the 17-day round trip journey to base camp.

- See the Northern Lights from Denali NP.

- White Water Rafting through the Grand Canyon.

- AT thru-hike. While a thru-hike is most likely out of the question for me, I hope to complete significant sections of the trail through each state.

- Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Well, those are 5 of my dream outdoors trips. What are yours?