Packing for a trip like this can be pretty daunting. As people who have hiked extensively, we have our hiking gear pretty dialed. However, planning for multiple trails, in a variety of environments, all the while traveling around the world, adds new layers of complexity. Trying to find a balance between weight, durability, and adaptability […]
Starting Our Trip off with a Bang in Guanajuato!
When planning our trip around the world, I really didn’t know what to expect from Guanajuato. Sure, I’ve been to Mexico before, but only to Cozumel, and like many travelers, never left the resort. I read all the travel warnings about Mexico, and, honestly, did not have high hopes for my stay here. Now that I’ve […]
Patagonia and the “White Wind” January 2014
It has always been difficult to write about our time in Patagonia, where a mix of bravado and stupidity almost got my wife, my brother, and I killed. A few days before Chelsea and I set off on our around-the-world trip, we were watching a late night Survivorman episode with my younger brother, Matt, aka […]
Iceland – Ponies, Volcanoes and Glaciers September 2015
Why do I love Iceland? Definitely not for the rainy weather or funky seafood. I love Iceland because visiting Iceland feels like you are travelling back to some primordial time when the great mountain ranges of the world were just beginning to form. It’s seeing geology in action! Volcanoes are constantly reshaping the landscape, adding new […]
Teton Crest Trail September 2013
In September 2013, we hiked the Teton Crest Trail with my brother-in-law, Matt, and his girlfriend, Kelsey. The permitting system at Grand Teton National Park can be difficult, but we planned for delays and were able to secure a permit for the day after our arrival. We took the free day to explore Yellowstone National […]
Wind River Magic August 2014
When we moved to the East Coast in 2014 we had high hopes that the rolling green hills and plentiful rock climbing would keep our interests piqued. Unfortunately, after a season of hiking and climbing we were restless and pining for the thin mountain air and big scenic vistas of the West. So that fall, […]
Uintas Highline Trail August 2013
In August 2013, we put together a nice 5 day loop which included a large chunk of the Uintas Highline trail. This is a nice place for solitude and pretty views. While we saw traces people wherever we went (mainly trash, toilet paper), we actually only encountered one other person. This was the first trip in […]
Weminuche Wilderness/Elk Park-Chicago Basin Loop June 2013
In June 2013, we had planned to go on a 7 day canoe trip down the beautiful spring-fed Current River in Missouri. However, extreme rainfall caused the river to flood and we had to come up with another plan. The second week of June is normally earlier than we like to start our hikes in […]