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I can’t get over how much stuff is available online for Appalachian Trail maps and profiles these days. I’m not to the point where I’d fully trust a GPS or phone for all my maps and data while hiking, but this is a great resource for planning purposes. If nothing else, I’d download the PDF and have it handy if I were to thru-hike again. Check it out: http://www.scribd.com/doc/5125936/Ap…ation-Profiles screenshot
Here’s some video clips from kayaking on Jordan Lake, NC last weekend. I put in at the Farrington Boat Access point, then headed Northeast for a couple of hours. Check out the bald eagle about 1:30 minutes into the video. Plenty of rain, but it was 55 degrees in January and I wasn’t going to stay indoors. You can’t beat having the lake to yourself! More info on Jordan Lake recreation opportunities. It’s a fantastic resource for folks in central NC to check out.
Here’s a rough cut of the Down the Neuse River short film. I shot all footage while paddling 200 miles down the Neuse River in 2009. This film will be screened at a Kinston and Oriental locations of the upcoming Neuse Riverkeeper Film Festival. We’ll be having a full screening at the Sweetwater Brewing Company in Raleigh later this spring as well. Make sure to sign up for updates to keep up with the latest news on all Source to Sea happenings!
Here’s the photo set from our Roanoke River paddling trip over New Year’s. It was a wee bit brisk! Podcast coming up shortly. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer
Here’s a quick cut of some video I took last weekend in and around the Roanoke River near Jamesville, NC. Jess and a couple of friends planned this surprise trip for my 40th birthday, and what better way to spend New Year’s than on the water?! I’ll post a podcast and photo collection in the next few days. Enjoy, -John
Just wanted to extend our holiday greetings from here at Source to Sea Central. Jess and I hope everyone is safe and enjoying the festivities, and we look forward to ringing in the New Year (and my 40th birthday :O ) next week. 2009 seemed like it would never end, but 2010 looks to have some neat things in store. We’ve played with putting down roots for good here in Raleigh NC, but are also considering a move to either the mountains or coast if the right situation comes up. For that matter, we’ve semi- seriously considered buying and living on a sailboat, so if you know anyone that’s gone down that path, I’m all ears. For now though, it’s time for bed. I hope Santa remembers how to find my parent’s house! Take care, -JohnHere’s a sample of some of the 700 photos I took while paddling down the Neuse River. With everything being digital these days, it’s waaaaaaaay too easy to get photo-happy, but it beats running out of film. I remember allocating myself one roll a week when I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2000.
Here’s a quick video I took after spending 10 days on the Neuse River. Be on the lookout for full video gear reviews for the Hurricane Kayaks Santee Expedition, Astral Buoyancy V8 PFD, Playtus Clean Stream water filtration system, Sea to Summit drybags and Kitchen Sink, and a few other pieces of my favorite gear. My thanks again to Great Outdoor Provision Company and all our sponsors for their continued support of our efforts.
Just wanted to put up a quick post. Things have been absolutely nuts since I got off the Neuse River some month and a half ago. My job has been absolutely insane, and Jess had a cataract taken out, which lead to a detached retina. (Pro-Tip: never, ever get a detached retina if you can help it!) She doing much better now, and I’m slowly getting back in the saddle again and will be posting gear reviews, journals, videos, and a few more podcasts in the upcoming few weeks. My apologies for the lack of posting, but I hope things will be worth the wait. Take care, -John Just arrived in New Bern, NC about 15 minutes ago. 200 miles. 9 days. Man, what a cool river! Full trip report in a few days. My thanks go out to all the sponsors, the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, and lovely and benevolent wife Jessica for all the help with this trip. You guys rock. Take care, -John Pugh
Sent from my iPhone Long day. 27 miles. Listening to the barred owls now. I’m about to fall asleep writing this little note, so this’ll do it for now. Take care, -JohnSent from my iPhone Windy today, and a little frustating making time to be honest. Just 14 miles into Kinston, then ran errands and piddled for a few hours. 150 down, 50 to go. I’d love to have another month or two out here though. Take care,-John Sent from my iPhone Made it to Kinston about 1pm today (Wednesday, Sept 2.) My 7:1 days to shower ratio was getting the best of me, but I'm squeaky-clean now that I've had a shower at the Neuseway Campground right on the river. Staying there tonight, then pushing off first thing in the morning for the final 50 miles of the trip. I should be in New Bern in two days, with Cal Hansen from the Twin Rivers Paddling Club showing me the way. Can't wait. We'll be finishing up at Union Point Park (New Bern) on Friday afternoon, so come on out in you're in the area. I Here's a few pictures to tide things over. There's a ton of these things to sort though, but I'll organize them into a proper gallery when I get back. If you group is interested in a Slideshow talk, just use the Contact Page at http://www.sourcetosea.net. I'll be ready to roll by Oct 1 or so. Take care, -John
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