A Mossy Old Troll says, “Howdy.”

Mossy Old Troll — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:50:08 +0000

Howdy, and welcome to Mossy Old Troll’s site. I’m starting this blog as a way to share my writing, photos, and DVDs with you. I have two DVDs available at this time:

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“Seven Moons on the Appalachian Trail” is about my thru-hike of the AT in the year 2000.

“I’ve hiked the Appalachian Trail, and I’ve read a lot of books and seen several videos about the trail. None of them capture what it FEELS LIKE as well as this show.”

“After seeing hundreds of slide shows, I was surprised to actually feel emotionally gripped by the stories and events that surrounded the new-found friends met along the trail – their tales, and the good and bad times.”

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“Walking the Line: An 800-mile Hike Through the Canadian Rockies” is about a solo adventure I went on in 2008

“I’ve never seen a better show, and I’ve seen a lot of them.”

“I can’t quit thinking about your truly amazing Walking the Line! The photography was breathtaking and the narrative absolutely inspiring. Your carefully scripted words were a moving blend of facts, humor, tenderness, and thought-provoking introspection … I deeply admire your courage and your determination to keep going when so many things said, ‘give it up.’ “

“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the show and how much the words and the images and the mood are deeply resonating in my heart, mind and soul. It was really a very marvelous and deep presentation.”

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Both DVDs are about an hour long, with hundreds of photos, music, and narration. They cost $20 each, including shipping. If you would like to order, please contact me at info@mossyoldtroll.com.

Hells Canyon

Mossy Old Troll — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:42:26 +0000

My time as a US Forest Service backcountry ranger in Hells Canyon Wilderness in May and June, 2011: Poison Ivy. Ticks. One lonely little rattler. Elk — cows, calves, sharp barking. Thunderbolts. Mud. Where was that trail anyway?

Queen of the Kingdom

Charlie Gordon 1901-1918