We all have to start somewhere and we all make mistakes. Lucky for you, you can learn from all of mine! Here’s my list of 5 mistakes we all tend to make when starting out.

A troubleshooting guide to fixing an uncomfortable backpack.

Finding the right gear for the job can be a daunting task With a little research and some forethought, you can easily identify the gear you need to bring. I’ve put together a guide to help you do just that.

A no-BS guide to getting better at backpacking.

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

Backpacking Food can be tough to figure out. If you get it wrong, it can be heavy and make you feel lethargic.

If you’ve never put much thought into how you pack your backpack, this post is for you.

I hiked over 2000 miles with the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 1.  These are my thoughts.

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!

You don't need to buy new gear in order to reduce pack weight. Here are 3 easy and FREE methods to do just that without spending a dime.

I quit camouflage and for good reason. It wasn’t an overnight change, but rather a slow and steady reduction of new purchases emblazoned with the newest and most fancy patterns on the market. I've boiled this decision down into 3 main reasons covering areas of cost, marketing, and options. I've also included an explanation of how deer vision works.

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.