Hikes & Stories It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it....ramble out yonder and explore the forests, climb the mountains, bag the peaks, run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet and lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious stillness, the lovely, mysterious, and awesome space... --Edward Abbey Day Hikes Comprising the majority of my excursions, from paved trails to complete bushwhacks: I get out whenever I can, weather permitting (I am no fair weather hiker, but I have my limits). Some of these places are well known, some are not, but all were epic in one way or another. 2012-- 2011-- 2010-- 2009-- 2008-- 2007-- 2006-- 2005-- 2004

Camping Trips A few lucky times each year I get the pleasure of escaping into the wild for more than a half day jaunt. It's rejuvenating, freeing, mind clearing, and at times some of the most intensive, muscle cringing and at times pain inducing experiences I've ever put up with. Click to see all camping trips 2004-current