
- Breweries -
Town chores wouldn’t be complete without a refreshment break so our heroes (sans trail dog) make their way to the town brewery.
Our faithful, soggy trail doggo leads his humans to an oasis on trail for some refreshing tap brews.
Back in the midwest, our heroes restart an old tradition: the birthday roadtrip to Leinie Lodge.
Not looking to end the celebratory pints early our band of cheery drinkers head to the next brewery, Confluence.
Trying to find respite from the suffocating heat, our heroes and friends find ac and ice cold beer at Big Grove Brewery.
Looking to break up a very long driving day, our heroes stop in Sioux Falls looking for shade and draft beer.
Our heroes pack up into the Yellow Submarine for a weekend exploration of Steamboat Springs. What drafts do they find on tap?
With a local guide enlisted, the humans of our group jump on some bikes and head out to tour the local breweries. First stop, Horse & Dragon.
Award winning beer that just so happens to be en route to the next destination. Will our band of heroes stop to partake? Is the world round?
After a day of exploring Colorado Springs, our heroes find the coolest place to enjoy a cold beer, a refurbished elementary school.
Looking for a change from driving miles and rain, our humans search Bozeman for a craft beer. Fate or subliminal messaging brings them to Shred Monk.
Looking to soothe some disappointment, our heroes find themselves at a brewery. Enter Icicle Brewing Co.
Not yet ready to say goodbye to their newest city crush, our adventurers set their sites on yet another local water hole, GRUFF.
Our heroes aren’t through with Bellingham and continue to explore the local drafts. Next stop Menace Brewing Co.
After a morning of hitting trails, our trail doggo leads his humans to a local’s recommendation to get a taste of Bellingham.
As our human adventurers explore the infamous market, they find beer on tap and take a break to sample some.
Exhausted, dehydrated and hungry, our heroine finds a local brewery to regain some temporary hit die before exploring Tacoma.
When our heroes find themselves at a creamery, they naturally stop to take a look…and a taste.
Our adventurous troop stops not at one but two locations of this brewery after a local’s recommendation. Was it worth the hype?
Our faithful trail doggo leads his thirsty humans to the source of one of their favorite beers, Rogue.
Our adventurous band is exploring the Oregon Coast. As they eat and drink their way north, the first stop in Coos Bay is the local watering hole.
Naturally our adventurers look for a liquid farewell from the city that has taken their hearts.
Our heroes are up to their typical antics, biking through town in search of local brews to sample. Hop skipping from one to the next. First beer stop, Bend Brewing.
To occupy their time, the humans in our group sought a liquid distraction during town chores. 10 Barrel knew what was up.
Bend has been spoken of as a promised land. Our heroes first stop is a brewery, naturally. Does it live up to expectations?
After a hard bike ride, our tuckered trail doggo leads his humans to a brewery that will cause tears of joy.
Arriving in Boise, our heroes were in search of brews to start off their local exploration.
- Six Pack of Peaks -
Our tramily packed up the Yellow Submarine for some camping and hiking fun at altitude. Our goal: summit our first Colorado 14er, Mount Sherman.
Our band of heroes is back at it for bagging some six pack peaks. This time Adam is in tow as they tackle the OG six of the Colorado Rockies Six Pack of Peaks.
Our handsome trail doggo has his eyes set on a winter six pack of peaks. The first, Piestowa Peak, doesn’t allow dogs so he lets his humans sweat it out.
Our faithful trio turn their sights to the next peak. Hoping to lick some wounds and gain some confidence back.
Our heroes get back into the swing of hiking to train for another thru-hike. Go big or go home some say.
After a failed first attempt, our brave trail doggo leads his two humans back up to the hightest, baldest summit in LA country for high altitude gecko hunting.
The last peak of the San Diego challenge awaits. Considered the “toughest hike in San Diego County” does not daunt our fearless trail doggo…or does it?
Leinie Trail Dog hits the second of his double peak weekend with the highest point in San Diego County. Will the tired legs be recovered enough for a second peak? Will the weather be kind or treacherous?
Our fearless trail doggo gets a late start on a double peak weekend. The sun is hot, the trail long, is beer in the future?
The double peak weekend continues with our fearless trail doggo taking on the “Half Dome of San Diego”, Corte Madera.
Our fearless trail doggo heads out on a double peak weekend. First stop, Cuyamaca Peak for some happy hour summiting.
It’s the new year, new six pack of peaks to complete for Leinie Trail Dog. He sets his sights on the San Diego list and starts the year strong with Volcan Mountain.
After our handsome trail doggo completed his six pack of peaks, his parents thoughtlessly leave him behind on an overnight bonus peak. He rides along in spirit while climbing to his cushion on the couch back at home.
Leinie Trail Dog is attempting the sixth peak to complete his six-pack. This challenging mountain promises a great payout with an overnight at the summit.
Feeling confident after completing the last challenge, Leinie Trail Dog sets out to knock two peaks for the price of one. He learns a valuable lesson that not all peaks like to play nice.
Our handsome trail doggo takes on an additional challenge on his quest to complete the pack of peaks. Three peaks in two different counties all in one day. Will he be successful?
The scruffy trail doggo faces his next peak on the Six Pack of Peaks challenge, Mt. Baden-Powell. He faces never ending switchbacks and amazing views.
Trail doggo reminisces on the original peak bagging experience where many lessons were learned about mountains, deserts, and planning.
Our trusty Trail Doggo continues his quest to summit the Six Pack of Peaks. Next up is the arduous journey up Mt. Wilson.
Trail doggo begins his quest to complete the six packs of peaks. The first challenge is a peak named so for apparently appearing as its namesake’s fruit upside down.
- A Beer Enthusiast's Roadmap to America -
Our heroine thinks back on Minnesota for a continuation of a Beer Enthusiast’s Roadmap to America.
Don’t leave just yet!
Subscribe to get our awesome posts…
An impromptu fall motorcycle ride inevitably leads to an impromptu brewery stop. You’re up Uncommon Loon.