adventure

Tres Hombres – The Joining of Ship and Souls

One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to learn about the amazing work so many…

4 years ago

The Enchantments

I did it! I finally made it to the coveted enchantments! Despite years of lottery entries, I've never received a…

6 years ago

Tuck and Robin Lakes

The Hoods did it again. They took me on a fantastic adventure in the mountains where memories will live forever.…

7 years ago

Two Weeks Before the Mast: Tall Ship Training

The heart is an incredible muscle. Sometimes I wonder if my heart truly feels the way I think it feels…

8 years ago

Alaskan Helicopter Glacier Trekking

As a hopeless romantic, I live for real-life movie moments. My last day in Skagway did not disappoint. I thought we…

9 years ago

Skagway Walkabout

One of the reasons why I dislike short vacations is that not only do you have to be efficient with…

9 years ago

Wild Alaska

Feel the crisp, clear air. Take a deep breath. Listen to the billowing winds, close your eyes and it feels…

9 years ago

2014 – Taking Chances and Learning to Focus

What a crazy year it's been. Once again I'm amazed how many things can happen to you to in a year…

9 years ago

2013 – Lost, Loved, and Inspired

It only seems fitting that on the last year of 2013 that I write an update to my post-travel life.…

10 years ago

Rock Climbing in Vantage

I know this doesn't fall under hiking, but I'm thinking of starting a climbing section sometime in the future! I…

11 years ago

Thunder Mountain Lakes

Finally, the painstaking wait was over. I was finally out for a weekend with my favorite backpacking group. A year…

11 years ago

Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea

After a crazy first day in Marsala, Giovanni and I opted for a much more relaxing morning. Instead of touring…

11 years ago

A New Years Eve Kayak Trip

Probably the best 400 baht I've ever spent. Also because I didn't have to paddle most of the time. :)…

11 years ago

Railay Beach and Phrang Nang Cove Bay

Railey vs Railay, vs Rai Leh, however you spell it, just pronounce it Ray-Lay Beach. I've seen it spelled quite…

11 years ago

Sailing to Victoria

It was only fitting that my last weekend in Seattle before my big trip involved an international sailing trip. Since I…

12 years ago

Teanaway River Valley – Round 1

A wonderful weekend away with some of my favorite people. Car camping at it's best. Full days of adventure followed…

12 years ago

Big Quilcene – Lower River Trail

Joe and I were looking for a day adventure. Unfortunately our attempt to Mount Townsend was foiled when the amount…

12 years ago

Snowcamping in Blewett Pass

My first snow camping trip with my favorites. The guys fashioned a contraption to carry wood up using a belt…

13 years ago