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
We are stoked to announce the Summit Sipper Sweepstakes! We’ve joined forces with Hydro Flask and Manito Tap House to bring you a grand prize worth over $200. So the next time your conquer a summit, whether it’s Canfield of Everest, enjoy a chilled brew on us. One super lucky winner will walk away with the following … More Summit Sipper Sweepstakes
Four inches of ice is all it takes to support the weight of an average-sized person. So it was a relief to know the ice I found myself walking on was over eight inches thick. Keeping this in mind, I trudged across Avondale Lake towards my buddy Kody and his brother, Matt. It all begins … More What Lies Below Avondale’s Ice
A gloomy Saturday morning greeted my sleepy eyes as I stumbled out of bed and into a pair of slippers. Why was I awake at 4 a.m.? Did my nose catch a whiff of some sizzling bacon? Nope. Did Diesel (our lab/retriever mix) nut tap me again with his clumsy ass paws? Not even. It was the morning … More Palouse Falls Field Trip Style
Frigid weather is still upon us and sometimes the warmth of summer seems so far away. The warmth of an all natural hot spring sounded like a wonderful idea. David and his wife Trisha invited Josh and I to enjoy Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho. It was a week before … More A Road Trip That Left Us Stranded, Almost
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