• Autumn Wind: Moments of Gratitude

    Without question, autumn is my favorite time of year. I have always been in love with wilderness and the “more than human beings” that call …

  • Dancing on Sauk Mountain

    As the snow begins to retreat in the North Cascades, and the color scheme ever so slowly shifts from white to green, I get the itch. Of cour…

  • Curiosity, Mystery, and Motivation

    Any way you slice it, a consistent running practice requires a huge amount of effort. The daily/tri-weekly/bi-weekly ritual of overcoming on…

  • The Immersion

    Near the High Divide of Olympic National Park, I entered the sapphire waters of Hoh Lake and snorkeled with thousands of pollywogs. These ta…

  • A Pilgrimage to the Wind River Range

    The Wind River Range of Wyoming is a destination nearly every backcountry enthusiast dreams of visiting. This spectacular section of the nor…