Thomas Bouissaguet works for the Hexatrek trail organization and spent the summer and fall of 2022 thru-hiking the newly formed 3000km Hexatrek Trail through France. This is the story of his hike and life afterward.

Part 2 of a two-part mini-series: David Daley and his wife Marketa backpacked 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids in 2022. He shares his experience of the trail as a Dad from a holistic point of view and covers topics ranging from the spiritual journey to learning to hike as slowly as a child.

Marketa Daley and her husband David, backpack 1300 miles of the PCT with their 3 kids during the summer of 2022. She joins the podcast to share her story and insight.

Alex Harz, creator of The Quest: Nepal, stood on the summit of Everest for 45 minutes. It marked the completion of childhood promise and the middle of a documentary film that highlights the culture and the people who make these expeditions possible.

In the years since I began hunting with traditional archery equipment, I’ve had a handful of odd interactions with the non-hunter or anti-hunter. It seems that when I mention I’m hunting with a traditional bow, they pocket their views on hunting not being necessary or cruel and instead commend me for using primitive equipment.

A reader's heartfelt essay in response to my recently published article and podcast regarding the realities of modern hunting culture. This essay originally began as a private email that I suggested should be published for all to read.

What is the reality of hunting culture in modern times? Not what we think it is based on our own assumptions, but what it actually is based on the actions of the majority to take to the field each season. If we find that the majority of hunters knowingly operate outside the bounds of regulations and ethics, what does that mean for the future of hunting?

A Letter to the PCT 3 years later.

Nick Szobody grew up in the Midwest hunting with his family, but eventually moved west and learned a new way of hunting. In this article, Nick explores the social influences of hunting in our modern world and describes his own personal journey.

I’ve spent a lot of years chasing down “adventure photography” feeling both inspired at times and defeated. It’s hard not to compare your work to others when social media is littered with the “perfect” shot. What you don’t know is that those “perfect” adventure images aren’t always real.

Dan Kriesberg has spent a lifetime pursuing his passion of the outdoors. In this essay, he puts into words the “why” behind his love of the backcountry.

Fly Fishing to me, is my chance to put life into retrospection. It’s a personal connection that for me, goes beyond the cast.

A day hiker recently went missing for 6 days on Mount St. Helens and it could have been easily avoided.

Sometimes backpacking is personal. My trek around Mount St. Helens this year was and I want to tell you about it.

Jillian Brown and her adventure partner are canoeing nearly 5000 miles across America.  I caught up with her while on a rest day in Helena, Montana to talk about her journey.  This is their crazy story!

I've had a recent revelation about how I've chosen to interact with the wild versus how others might.  In this post, I explore the concept of being a passive or active member of the natural world.  Enjoy!

The Columbia River Gorge is on fire.  Here are a few thoughts on the matter.

From humble Midwest beginnings to the summit of Mount Hood (Wy'east) in Oregon, this is a story about patience, perseverance, and commitment to a dream.  

Though it was cut short, my 2016 Archery Elk season was one I'll never forget.  I was fortunate to spend it with close friends and be into elk every day.  So many great memories and lessons learned.  Take a minute to check out what my season looked like and how I did!

Backcountry problems are REAL problems.  I came to the realization on a recent backpacking trip that the problems we face in the backcountry have far more weight to them than the ones we tend to make for ourselves in our daily lives.  I think it's important to cherish these problems - big or small - and accept them head on.  For me, they help to baseline myself again and restore in my brain what REAL problems really are.