I had dropped myself into the middle of an epic adventure that others were taking months to complete, and felt lucky to get a sample of the journey and still be home in time for dinner.
Read moreHiking In The Utah Desert
Whether it’s a canyon lowering me closer to the Earth’s mantle or a mountain raising me up towards the clouds, I am reminded that we are always moving, and to be ready to adjust to life in constant motion.
Read moreHow the Mountains Shaped Me
My experience has inspired me to search further and look more deeply into how the land I was recreating on was shaped, and to strengthen my backpacking and mountaineering skills to be a better hiker. The mountains shaped me into the leader and hiker that I am today, and I am forever grateful for the chance to explore them.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip: Washington State
My intentions, at the beginning of this long road trip, were to cross mountains off of some list that I felt I needed to tackle. My intentions would later turn into taking advantage of the free time I had to see as much of the world as possible.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip: Mount Hood Wilderness
I set up camp under darkened skies and fell asleep to the slow drizzle and then to the soft downpour of rain through the tall trees. I was greeted by the Pacific Northwest the way God intended it to be. Cold, rainy, and beautiful.
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