Independence

July 4, 2021 It was supposed to be just Buzz and me, but circumstances out of control brought a third along for the journey on foot. Michael was supposed to be dirt biking not too far away while Buzz and I explored the high elevation wonders of the Sierra. We’ve still only seen such a... Continue Reading →

Short Breath of Solitude

March 20, 2021 Frost covered the ground as I left the western parking lot at Pinnacles National Park. I had no idea how many layers I should be wearing in temperatures like this. It was mostly was due to inexperience in colder temperatures, but also sheer stubbornness against being cold. I was going to get... Continue Reading →

Lucky Lottery

June 15, 2018 Sitting in disbelief and surprise, I gasped as they called our number. In a random chance of fate, it was us getting lucky. We had decided we might as well try to get a permit to hike to the Instagram and geological fame, The Wave, while we were staying in Kanab on... Continue Reading →

Walking on

Day 2 We ate a nice hearty oatmeal breakfast made by me. It was a lot of oatmeal! My excuse was that I had never made it for 3 people and I would rather have too much than too little. As I forced down the last couple bites we watched the grizzly graze lower down... Continue Reading →

The Headwaters

Day 1 I didn’t have much time to think about anything when I awoke in the morning. I made sure my bag was packed and I brought it to the door. It was insanely heavy and I wondered what I could have possibly put in there. I was pretty sure it was only the essentials,... Continue Reading →

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