The Natural Draw
The desk is my home The screen is my B&C But my heart wants to roam I need to be out of the city This is life as we know it Some of us were given a great chance There is pressure not to blow it My role seems perfect at first glance The mountains…
It’s JMT Time! My 20 Day Hiking Plan.
The time has finally come. Next week I will be on the trail, hiking the almost 200 miles from Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park to the peak of Mount Whitney. Many of my friends and family are asking what my itinerary will be, what I’m eating and what I’m bringing on this second try of the…
Are Fancy Merino Wool Hiking Socks Worth the $20+ Price Tag? Darn right they are!
This could have been my shortest Post ever… Yes they are totally worth it! I first bought some fancy Darn Tough merino wool socks back in 2014 when I was planning a 3 week trip to Argentina and the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. I needed socks that could easily be washed by hand, be great for…
The Best Way to Recover Your Feet After Long Runs and Hikes: A Little Green Ball
The Due North Foot Rubz massage ball is the single best piece of sports recovery equipment I have ever used. Better than the often hyped foam roller. It is a perfectly simple tool, designed to allow one to easily and quickly self administer amazing foot massages. I first came across this little guy about 3…
What I Learned From Last Year’s Failed Attempt Hiking the John Muir Trail (JMT)
In late August, 2017 I attempted to hike a 195 mile stretch of the John Muir Trail, from Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite to Mount Whitney. I saw it as a beautiful and inspiring challenge. The already difficult endeavor was exacerbated by my limited time off from work and my relative inexperience backpacking, let alone thru-hiking…