Aug 31A Complete Guide to Climbing Mount Saint HelensWhile Mount Saint Helens was once thought of as the Mount Fuji of the USA due to its perfect conical shape, thanks to its famous eruption in 1980 the Cascade peak now has an almost equally well-known flat top that can viewed from dozens of miles away (on a clear…Mt St Helens16 min readMt St Helens16 min read
Aug 24What’s in the Backpack: My Mountaineering Gear GuideOkay, story time: the first time I climbed a big glaciated mountain was in central Chile, Villarrica Volcano to be exact. While this experience was absolutely magical, I also realized that having the right gear can really make or break a mountaineering adventure. In that case, I learned that proper…Mountaineering8 min readMountaineering8 min read
Aug 411 Lessons I Learned Training and Running My First Ultra Trail RaceRunning an ultra trail race had always been a goal of mine. For years I had wanted to do it — run a 50-kilometer or 31-mile race — but something always got in the way or I felt like I just didn’t have enough time for training. Because, let’s be…Ultra Runner6 min readUltra Runner6 min read
Jul 25Trail Etiquette Tips to Know: How to Be a Responsible AdventurerHeading outside on foot, bike or horse is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to explore this beautiful planet that we all call home. While I am all for getting people outside, the increase in usage can oftentimes have some unexpected negative effects. Most notably, environmental degradation, littering…Responsible Tourism6 min readResponsible Tourism6 min read
Jul 13My Experience Climbing Mount HoodUpon moving to Oregon, I knew I had to summit Mount Hood — or at least attempt to. But the thing was, while I had recently taken a mountaineering course down in South America, I hadn’t spent much time on big, glaciated peaks in the USA. I felt like that…Mountaineering11 min readMountaineering11 min read
Jul 11The Ultimate Planning Guide to Climbing Mount Hood in OregonHovering over downtown Portland and the surrounding area, Mount Hood is a stoic, snowcapped peak that just seems to scream adventure. Rising roughly 11,200 feet above the landscape, the highest peak in the state of Oregon is a true alpine wonderland that is home to numerous hiking trails, including part…Mountaineering15 min readMountaineering15 min read
Jul 3My Complete Trail Running Gear GuideOh trail running, you addicting and fickle beast. Love you, hate you, can’t get enough of you. While I have been running off and on since middle school, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I really started to get into trail running. And in this past year that…Trailrunning6 min readTrailrunning6 min read
Jun 25The Complete Guide to Mountaineering Middle Sister in OregonWhile maybe not as popular an adventure as its neighbor and sibling South Sister, or as technical and rugged as its other sibling North Sister, Middle Sister is still a worthy endeavor and definitely an epic way to spend a day out in the mountains. Rising to a height of…Adventure Travel11 min readAdventure Travel11 min read
Jun 15A Short Adventure Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument and PreserveLocated in southern Idaho between the hopping city of Boise and beautiful Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a fantastic destination to head to to learn more about the area’s history and to see some very unique volcanic structures. While this…Cratersofthemoon8 min readCratersofthemoon8 min read
Jun 5The Ultimate Grand Teton National Park Adventure GuideRising out of the Wyoming landscape like some colossus teeth, the Teton Range stands as a reminder of what can be accomplished when people come together to preserve a unique and vital landscape. Grand Teton National Park protects thousands of acres of pine forest, clear mountain lakes and dozens of…Grand Teton National Park21 min readGrand Teton National Park21 min read
