Backpacking!

Well, I finally got some of my backpacking equipment in the mail the other day. I set the tent up in the living room this evening, gosh is it small. But incredibly light. Hopefully my hiking partner will lose some weight before we head out, otherwise it is going to be rather tight. My sleeping bag only weighs 2 pounds, and stuffs into a small bag about the size of two loaves of bread. Incredible.

I've also started a more regular aggressive workout regimen. I have an elliptical machine, a stationary bike and several hand weights. Most people will laugh when I say I'm going to start running when things finally warm up around here. I hope to head to some of the mountain bike trails in the area, more hilly and uneven terrain.

Hopefully here in a month or so I'll be able to head out on my days off and start taking small hiking and backpacking trips. Should be a busy summer!!