Stop obsessing over the perfectly planned adventure. Discover why letting go of expectations can lead to your best backpacking adventures yet.

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.

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!

Call it fall-out or aftermath...either way, here's how I'm doing since being back!

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

I made it to Canada on September 2nd, 2017.  Here's how my last 3 days went.

Things have changed. I'm solo now and only 60 miles from Canada.

188 more miles remaining and an entire journey to understand. 

My mind has shifted from looking forward to each break to lookin forward to each mile. 

Only 500 miles separates me from Canada.  The final chapter of my PCT journey and I'm ready to get going.

Mentally this was the most difficult 200 miles yet.  I nearly called it quits, but was given a gift for not doing so. 

A quick update on my current status and thoughts on the trail.