Hello!

Allow me to introduce myself and tell you a bit about my camping background...

I've camped for over 40 years as an adult, at times for 3-6 months at a time. I have been fortunate enough to have camped in heavy downpours, three feet of snow, 100 degree heat, and a wind so strong it tore out all my stakes, blew heavy rocks off the staked edges of my tarp, snapped the heavy rope anchor line that was tied down to a solid wood camp table, and just about rolled me right into the Hudson River -- tent, gear, and all.

Yes, I am very fortunate to have had each and every one of my camping experiences.

Some of the places I've camped are New Jersey, New York, Arizona, New Mexico, and in California -- the Kern River, Yosemite, Sequoia, the California coast, Death Valley and many more. While I love to sit around camp at times, I also love to get up and go do stuff when I'm camping.

I have backpacked, whitewater rafted, canoed, kayaked, and am anxious to do and learn more!

I absolutely love wildlife and seeing everything from grand vistas to the tiniest wonders in nature. From butterflies to bears -- they all fascinate and humble me.

I have camped with groups, family, friends, and many times I've solo camped or backpacked.

Because I solo a lot, I've taken a number of Wilderness Survival courses from Tom Brown, Jr. and find that the knowledge I have gained there only enhances my experience of the outdoors.

I am here to help you, the CampersIndex member, in whatever way I can to make your experience here fun, informative and to help you meet others with interests similar to your own.

Let's all get out there and camp even more this year!

Happy Camping to us all!