I'm writing about 100 somewhat arbitrary mountains in the northwest, as I climb them and decide they are interesting. Here's the list. Lassen Peak in the summer is another seemingly underappreciated National Park (that I had never heard of). It's got a short hike to the summit and a visitor center with the video about... Continue Reading →
I've always hated the word and concept of "training." Maybe it's a particular personality quirk or maybe it's pointless semantics, but I do a lot of things that other people would consider training for their own sake. They have the side benefit of keeping me in shape, I guess, but it's hard for me to... Continue Reading →
I'm writing about 100 somewhat arbitrary mountains in the Northwest. Here's the list. There are fifteen Mt. Washingtons in the United States. I almost expected there to be more, given the fact that this was the third one I encountered without even trying to find them. Astoundingly, there are five in Washington State. Only five... Continue Reading →
This photo is in San Francisco! I see other cities sometimes! If you've ever wanted to walk around your city to explore it but can't figure out how, here's a handy guide to the things I do when I walk around, which I sure do a lot! So I'm basically an expert. Here's some expert... Continue Reading →
Day 0 Before I left work I stopped at the free table, where there was even more food than normal because of Thanksgiving. I grabbed a bag of grapes and some carrots and a large loaf of rosemary bread for my journey. I walked toward the shore, adjusting my backpack and trying to figure out... Continue Reading →
I have a lot of problems finding things that fit me for my outdoor activities. I could list a lot of grievances: the fact that there are seven styles of alpine climbing pants in the men's section of the Mountain Hardwear website and one in the women's section; the fact that competition in zero-degree sleeping... Continue Reading →
To see my essay about hiking very fast instead of very slowly, click here. Things that have happened when I walked slowly or without any ambitious goal in mind: When Wade and I went to a small park in Washington we didn't know anything about, we explored the network of short trails without a plan. ... Continue Reading →
"I have fond memories of that playground at the Mason-Dixon," Philip said, and we all knew exactly which playground at the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania. He was talking to me, Wade, and Toni (who we knew by her trail name, Sphagnum P.I.). So many things had come together for us to be having... Continue Reading →
August 13-14 I got to do one of the Ultrapedestrian Wilderness Challenge routes, Spider on Steroids, as a two-day trip. It was a super fun and not at all easy 50 miles (plus whatever we did getting lost) that included climbing 5 mountain passes! Some of the photos below were taken by my awesome partner... Continue Reading →
