Spaces & Places
My first time in Moab featured an amazing rock climb adventure featuring a desert tower: Ancient Art.
Throw-back pic:
This time around, I wanted to try out some other, lesser-known climbs in the area. I connected with a local climbing guide, Brian, requesting that he show me the ropes (pun intended). Brian took me … Read more
47 Parks
When the temperature creeps towards the triple digits and the humidity starts blanketing my soul, I know it’s time to escape the region I call home. Last summer was an adventure to the High Sierras, a perfect respite from the daily routine of trying to stay cool.
This summer has been hallmarked by last-minute … Read more
Spaces & Places
Every so often I get scared rock climbing.
Yeah, it doesn’t happen as frequently as my dear mother would like, but I do experience fear, especially when I’m climbing outdoors.
A few weeks ago, this experience was quite acute.
My buddy and I were tackling a 5.7, a not-so-difficult climb outdoors that shouldn’t have caused … Read more
Spaces & Places
I pulled into the empty trailhead parking lot, surprised to see no other cars around. It was overcast and damp, the air heavy with the promise of rain. A perfect day for adventure! Perhaps I’d have the whole park to myself for a spell?
I took a deep breath as I headed up the trail. … Read more
Spaces & Places
I often meet a lot of people when I travel. Despite my enthusiasm for solo voyages, I do relish the opportunity to be social, even on trips into the wilderness. During my time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I met many friendly hikers along … Read more
Thoughts & Things
Thoughts & Things
It’s been too long.
I realized just today that I haven’t posted anything for over two months. Autumn weather is prime-time for nature adventures and outdoor escapades, yet I haven’t managed to write one iota.
Why?
It’s not that I haven’t been outdoors. I’ve taken pleasant evening strolls on the trail by my house, enjoyed … Read more
Spaces & Places
My first day in Paklenica National Park was impressive. I was able to tackle a bunch of climbs that whet my appetite for bigger and better things.
I decided it was time to climb a little* higher and a little** harder.
* 450 feet ** one whole climbing grade
And so the following morning, I … Read more
Spaces & Places
The sheer size of the rock faces on either side of me was gloriously overwhelming. The early morning sun had yet to rise high enough to light up the canyon, resulting in a shadowy peacefulness as I slowly made my way deeper into the park. The small babbling river to my right was deceiving; it’s … Read more
Spaces & Places
Mountains are my favorite.
Having cruised all around the United States, exploring forests, deserts, and coastlines, I can wholeheartedly endorse mountains as the top-tier landmark. Sure, I recognize this as purely an opinion, but having spent a significant amount of time in the mountains, I am convinced that they are special places full of life, … Read more