Zach Cecil’s heart raced as he approached the cliff he fell from in April. Hiking with two of his friends, the North Idaho resident lost his footing on a high ledge in Post Falls’ Q’emiln Park. Here’s his story. Was this the first time you’d been to the park? I’ve been coming to Q’emiln … More Lucky to Be Alive: Hiker Falls Off 35′ Cliff
My first experience ziplining scarred me—literally. When I was just a wee lad, our boy scout troop wrapped an old rope around a pine tree roughly 20 feet above the ground. As my fellow scouts pulled the rope tight, I held onto a stick I considered strong enough to hold my weight. I was wrong… … More Zipping with Timberline Adventures
We’ve all been there—hunched over a damp pile of sticks, trying with all our might to get a fire started in wet conditions. Sometimes, these wet conditions call for desperate measures… One of my fondest childhood memories was when my father drenched a pile of wood in gasoline and asked me to light it. I … More How to Light a Fire in Moist Conditions
Weather is changing here in North Idaho from warm sun kissed skin to sweater weather. I am trying to hang onto the last few warm days that are ahead of us … More 23 Essential Camping Must Haves
The Seattle sun poked through the clouds overhead as a fresh gust of wind filled our main sail. Nick Cann, my friend and fellow seamen, manned the helm of his 35-foot sailboat as I sat back to take it all in. Lazy waves slapped our starboard side, rocking us just enough for me to feel … More Sailing and Stargazing in Seattle
Rock climbing in the summer can be brutal. The sun turns any rock face into a giant skillet, frying whoever decides to climb it. So to avoid the summer heat, our climbing crew chose to hit up Banks Lake in Washington. This place is a climber’s paradise. Located near the Grand Coulee Dam, Banks Lake … More Back to Banks Lake
Through my years as an avid fisherman, I have caught some real record breakers. Perch the size of my pinky and smallmouth bass that can pass of as an actual fishing lure. If my wife and I survived off my fishing, we wouldn’t last long. A day, maybe. Regardless of my lack of skill and … More Catching Onto a New Hobby
I may have a tattoo of a compass on my back, but I’m terrible with directions. I’m the type of guy that gives directions by describing the buildings on the way to the destination. I carry this lack of direction into the woods with me from time to time. Trisha, Diesel and I crawled up a ridgeline … More A Little Lost at Stevens Peak
Our Beijing cab zigzagged through the night as rain fell onto the busy city. Trisha and I sat in the backseat, excited to get to our hotel and fall into bed after hours of travel. I watched the water veins trickle down my window as the driver muttered to himself. The guy behind the wheel seemed friendly … More The Great Wall of Taxis
This is my 2017 NOBO (Northbound) PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) gear list before leaving. This will change as I get into different regions like from SoCal to the Sierras. I wanted to let you guys see what I am carrying for those of you that are wondering what my pack weight and gear is. I have … More Pacific Crest Trail Gear List 2017
