Thoughts about nature and humanity, art and the wilderness experience.

When A Light Goes Out

When A Light Goes Out

A very dear friend has died. I had just gotten to know her these past two years or so, but her life and friendship have left an indelible mark on...

When A Light Goes Out

A very dear friend has died. I had just gotten to know her these past two years or so, but her life and friendship have left an indelible mark on...

Ten Years Out

Ten Years Out

Ten years out of the military, and I hadn’t even thought of it until just yesterday. Proud to say today that I exist in my own sense of peace. Not...

Ten Years Out

Ten years out of the military, and I hadn’t even thought of it until just yesterday. Proud to say today that I exist in my own sense of peace. Not...

Patreon Announcement

Patreon Announcement

Finishing The Colorado Trail this season added fuel to a fire that’s been burning inside me for at least a decade, if not longer. Since stepping off trail, I’ve recommitted...

Patreon Announcement

Finishing The Colorado Trail this season added fuel to a fire that’s been burning inside me for at least a decade, if not longer. Since stepping off trail, I’ve recommitted...

The Colorado Trail Finish: Part Three

The Colorado Trail Finish: Part Three

The finale to my three-part trip video series has been available on my YouTube channel for awhile now. Perhaps you’ve already watched it. I apologize for only now getting around...

The Colorado Trail Finish: Part Three

The finale to my three-part trip video series has been available on my YouTube channel for awhile now. Perhaps you’ve already watched it. I apologize for only now getting around...

The Colorado Trail Finish, Part Two

The Colorado Trail Finish, Part Two

I’ve just published part two of my trip videos from The Colorado Trail finish this season. I hope you’ll enjoy watching it. There were some audio challenges, since I didn’t...

The Colorado Trail Finish, Part Two

I’ve just published part two of my trip videos from The Colorado Trail finish this season. I hope you’ll enjoy watching it. There were some audio challenges, since I didn’t...

Ending a Seven-year Journey on The Colorado Trail

Ending a Seven-year Journey on The Colorado Trail

Two weeks ago I stepped off trail and into the Junction Creek Trailhead parking lot in Durango. Elated and exhausted, I stumbled over to the sign to make a quick...

Ending a Seven-year Journey on The Colorado Trail

Two weeks ago I stepped off trail and into the Junction Creek Trailhead parking lot in Durango. Elated and exhausted, I stumbled over to the sign to make a quick...