the blog

Life is this interesting series of journeys taken and opportunities found. We strive to find fulfillment and sometimes the best place to look is in the stillness of a place, the times between.

Post-successful climbing trip type of mornings.

My guy @_ryanhill_ on a weird but awesome trip into the desert a few years back. It’s really amazing how chance meetings can lead to lasting friendships. I appreciate those more and more these days.

My guy @_ryanhill_ on a weird but awesome trip into the desert a few years back. It’s really amazing how chance meetings can lead to lasting friendships. I appreciate those more and more these days.

Calvin: If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently.

Hobbes: How so?

Calvin: Well, when you look into infinity, you realize that there are more important things than what people do all day.

Looking forward to spring uphill.

Sometimes in moments of darkness and difficulty, we find ourselves seeking the potential, the opportunity, and pushing ourselves outside the comfort zone. My goal for this year is to find myself where I am uncomfortable, and create comfort in learning to endure.

Escaping the city with @chrislat_ last year.

Just keep on livin. Life happens out there.

Anyone keen for a little walk in the mountains?

Still one of my favorite camping spots in Washington.

The open road is calling. Ruby has been in the shop getting a full makeover, and the process has been full of ups and downs. I can’t wait to be back on the road again soon, Baja is beckoning.

I’m realizing why the years are feeling like they are going faster and faster; and for me it’s because it’s becoming easier and easier to fill my time. Most of those times are meaningful, spent in nature or pursuing projects that are increasing my knowledge or skill. I’m also learning that there’s more to life than just the next goal or milestone, that each day has its own opportunity to be a day you look back on as an amazing day.

It’s truly hard to fathom all that has been happening in these “United” states the past days and years. We’ve seen violence beyond measure, double standards beyond comprehension, and division stemming to hatred. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
Mother Teresa

On assignment with @backcountry on a trip that seems like ages ago.

Under the sea. Some days in Hawaii we would have to dive the anchor to make sure it was seated well. Don’t want the boat to float away ya know!

I’m not stuck you’re stuck.

Random person – “I’m sorry but could you reduce the amount of fun you’re having while climbing?”
Me – “Most likely not…”