My Adventures

Join me on my outdoor adventures!

I’m here to share my expertise and fun I have trekking through the backcountry. Stay tuned in, I’m always sharing something new.

Video & Review – MSR Pocket Rocket Ultra-Light Stove

On my Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, weight reduction really mattered, so the MSR (Mountain Safety Research) Pocket Rocket (now replaced by the PR2) stove was the logical choice for me based on all my research. I was looking for a fast, easy, and reliable solution for...

My Cross Country Road Trip Of 2017

During the last week of my Appalachian Trail Thru-hike, it occurred to me I had spent quite a bit more time with millions of trees and very few people on-trail, then the other way around. Back to Society Considering I was due to be in Las Vegas in less than 2 weeks...

My Skiing Adventure in Alta, UT

My Skiing Adventure in Alta, UT I have been skiing since I was 3 years old and have been enjoying Utah powder skiing with my family since I was 13 (when Snowbird, Utah was brand new). I've skied most of the resorts out there, and (IMHO, UT powder is superior to CO...

What Inspired Me To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail

When I first considering hiking the Appalachian Trail, I wasn’t sure how far to go. Then I found out some devastating news that inspired me to go the entire AT distance. I learned that my best friend Roger had been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Like I...

Weight Wellness Journey – The Beginning

Growing up, weight was never an issue for me, as I was tall and thin. During 25 yrs of my 20’s-40’s I maintained a healthy weight of approx 200 lbs with my height of 6' 4. Although I ate a fairly healthy diet, I was very active. I stayed busy skiing,...

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