Trip Report: Plein Air Painting in Oregon
My recent return trip to Portland along the Northern California and Oregon coast was as usual, an over reach which I completely underestimated. A long time ago, when I was just a lad I sat down wit...
5 Tips for Surviving A Thru Hike (and beyond) as a Couple
So you want to thru hike with your partner as a couple, but you’re unsure if that is too much together time. What if you need personal time? Or, what do you do if you need to go to the bathroom ne...
What I Learned on the Appalachian Trail
In the spring of 2021, in the middle of a pandemic that had driven me and the rest of the world half crazy, I found myself in Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia ready to walk north with over 200...
Trip Report: Vol Bivouac Paragliding
Vol Biv originates from two French words for Fly and Camp, while on its surface this concept is straightforward and elegant in its simplicity, there is a significant amount of effort, persistence, ...
Trip Report: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
After two years of COVID restrictions, I made the decision to get back out in nature and experience the world again. After a year of preparation, I flew into Cancun, Mexico for the start of a 6 mon...
Make Your Adventure a Fundraiser For a Charity
Outdoor adventures provide a unique opportunity to raise money for a charity. You have decided to embark on an adventure already so why not help others too. It’s fairly easy to contact your favorit...