G00SE
2,966 reviewer rep
520 forum posts
joined Dec 29, 2012
man
Carlinville, IL
Website: https://www.facebook.com/eca.team.building?fref=ts
Email: private
Affiliations: Standards Review Committee--Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)
Gear Reviews (71)
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Goal Zero USB Smart Adapter | 3/11/2014 |
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Black Rock Gear Original Black Rock Hat | 3/06/2014 |
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Redfeather Men's Hike | 3/03/2014 |
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Pearl Izumi PRO Softshell Lobster Glove | 2/17/2014 |
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Trailspace Innate Motus Top Reviewer Water Bottle | 2/11/2014 |
Forum Posts (520)
| Re: Fined for helping an injured climber | March 13, 2014 |
| Re: best brand of bear spray? and hello all. glad to say hi :) | March 12, 2014 |
| Re: FS: Golite Jam 50L backpack | March 12, 2014 |
| Re: Win an Aether 70 or Ariel 65 Backpack from Osprey | March 12, 2014 |
| Re: Meet David Drake, Trailspace's Reviewer of the Month | March 12, 2014 |
Photos (125)
Trip Reports (8)
| A Walk in the Front Range | March 4, 2014 |
| My Daughter Called Me "Fat" | January 7, 2014 |
| Testing the limits of my hammock | November 24, 2013 |
| Sullivan Cave Part 3--VIDEO | October 9, 2013 |
| Sullivan Cave Part 2 | September 29, 2013 |
About
I run an Adventure Challenge program in central Illinois called Eagle Crest Adventures. https://www.facebook.com/eca.team.building?fref=ts High Ropes & Low Ropes/Initiatives are the bread 'n butter of my work. I work with a wide range of clients, from jr. high youth to Fortune 500 Execs.
When I'm not at work, I'm caving, hiking, or camping (or doing all three at once). My camping ranges from using the pop-up camper with the wife and kids to week-long backpacking in Shawnee National Forest.
In March 2013, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. In order to continue with hiking and backpacking, I have started using trekking poles and moved to an ultralight approaching, carrying less than 25lbs on most trips under 4 days.
I am a hammock camper, with no plans to ever sleep on the ground again. My current set up is a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beater (not the pro) and GT Funky Forest Tarp. My suspension system is comprised of Whoopie Slings and Marlin Hitches. With this I use a Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 15 sleeping bag, and a Jacks R Better Greylock III underquilt.
I currently have a savings account open to have enough money saved up to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2023.
Activities
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Hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing |
Caving Road Biking |
Vitals
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190lbs |
| Boot/Shoe Size | 10.5 |
| Jacket/Shirt Size | 42L |
| Pant Size | 34x34 |
