Balance Through Extremes: This F-in’ Rules

May 17, 2018

We have some really good days out here – damn beautiful ones. There are moments of such sheer perfection and joy that you just can’t keep a grin off your face. It’s a level of happiness that I don’t think I knew before I moved out here, and one which I certainly didn’t know before I decided to upend my life four years ago.

How the Hell Do I Pack for a Month on the Road?

December 22, 2017

I've been blessed with the opportunity to spend over six total months on the road in the past three years. I've gotten pretty damn efficient at packing, so I figured I'd share my list with you.

Approach Trail: Mail Drop it Like it's Hot

June 24, 2015

There’s a grand debate over buying food in towns versus sending yourself mail drops. You can definitely save some money if you buy food in bulk and ship it to yourself, but is it really worth it? And how do you even go about buying, packaging and sending yourself several months of food?

Balance Through Extremes: The Macroadventure

Heeding to the ways of the road, all sense of control must be surrendered, and in doing so, you lose the sense to resist. Zen roadways opening you up in ways unimaginable, and freeing you from the confines of the limitless mind.

Balance Through Extremes: The Microadventure

When I can’t get out on long epics, Microadventures sustain me. Whether out for a year or just a morning, the boundaries of adventure lie beyond the time spent outdoors, and the effects last far beyond those. So, here’s a microsalute to microadventures.

Balance Through Extremes: 24 Hours of Ragnar

We crushed miles and the miles crushed us; we slammed beers and, in return, got slammed by said beers. We somehow managed to be the only team actually partying through the night, and we faced harsh judgement by those not celebrating with us. We endured altitude sickness, exhaustion, and general drunkenness. We fought and battled together and ultimately had an unforgettable weekend which left us hobbling.

Balace Through Extremes: Colorado: The Magical, The Humbling

Is it healthy to push yourself over a steep snowy hillside with two planks attached to your feet, shouting a loud “yeah buddy” as you plunge into the intimidating? I don’t really know, but I know that each time I’ve edged my skis over the crest, I’ve learned something profound – not necessarily about skiing, but about myself.