We backpackers seem to have a language all our own. Whether written or spoken, the unique words and acronyms we use must be confusing to oth...

Rating: 4 out of 5 - Recommended When I get into a book I really enjoy, I tend to savor it rather than rush to the end. This is one of th...

The big storm blowing in from the California coast gave us desert dwellers a 70% chance of rain on Saturday, so Juggy and I planned a long d...