The American Southwest offers a beautiful array of locations from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the ancient pueblos of Mesa Verde National Park. One of the biggest Allures to this area for me is the beautiful color palette of red, oranges, and yellows. Nine days roaming about this vast desert landscape was just not
Norway is a beautiful country full of endless fjords and beautiful mountain views, so it's no wonder that one of my picks for "Beautiful Views" comes from this country. Preikestolen, also known as "Pulpit Rock". As you might have guessed, it got it's name due to it's resemblance to a preacher's pulpit. Priekestolen sits 1,981
Whew! It's been quite a while since i've posted here. I'm not really sure where all my time goes, but it disappears really quickly, kind of like cold beer on a hot summer day. That being said, I think it's about time I catch everyone up on what i've been up to, and make a
“Where the hell am I?” I gasped for air as I came to, the first thing that came to my mind was “Where the hell am I?”. As I heard a familiar voice ripple through the transition between unconscious and conscious: “Dude are you ok?” My panicked reply: “Someone turn on a goddamned light.” As
Comfortable, effective footwear is important not only when out on the trail, but in day to day life. No one enjoys uncomfortable feet. Soft, cushioned insoles and a waterproof outer are not always part of the deal, but when you pick up a pair of Teva's Verdon WP (Water Proof) you get just that. Stepping
It was late August and I had just finished a climb of Mount Rainier a few days earlier. I had left Portland recharged after the exhausting climb. I was ready for some more exploring. When I talked with a friend about my road trip a month prior, they had mentioned Crater Lake and suggested I
post about forming good habits as a travel photographer to help keep you sane and productive. Head on over to Teton Sport's Adventure Blog for the full story.
Every adventurer knows that having a comfortable sleeping bag goes a long way in improving sleep as well as the overall outdoor experience. For me, in addition to being warm and comfortable, there are few things that are important when considering a new sleeping bag. Things like how well it packs down, how much it
I need a travel fix soon. I need to see big mountains and create more photos. I want to go to the desert again, but this time in the winter. Ahh, my restless mind. Trolltunga Warrior For one reason or another, Trolltunga, or the Troll's Tongue ended up on my list of places I needed
Iceland is one of those "Oh Man, Beautiful" places for me, but if you read this blog at all, you probably are aware of that since I post so frequently on the topic. There really is no other place like it. Volcanic activity is the norm. Vivid green land and blue skies (sometimes), the northern