Yosemite 2011 This epic adventure truly challenged my faith. Though the trip was planned in January, record breaking snow pack and severe weather predictions threatened the well laid plans. Against the odds, we experienced near perfect hiking weather. Thunderstorms passed along the horizon yet never

Yellowstone 2003 So far, this has been the greatest outdoor adventure of my life.  Our group spent five days in the Yellowstone backcountry covering over 55 miles.  We hiked the section known as Cascade Corner and experienced the best Yellowstone has to offer:  waterfalls, wildlife, canyons, hotsprings, and solitude.  This video

Whitney Wave Subway 2015 It is hard to imagine a trip with more bucket list places crammed into four consectutive days.  The tallest point in the lower 48 in Mt Whitney and the lowest in Badwater Basin of Death Valley were visited on the same

Leconte with Chase Believe it or not, Chase Brown joins me on my first trip to Mount Leconte including side trips to the Jump Off and Charlie's Bunion.  Photos: Click here

Island Life-Cumberland Island This trip started as a canoe trip to Cumberland Island, but weather and paddling conditions caused us to turn back.  We took the ferry across instead and hike a few days on the island.  Photos: Click here