Wyoming Exposure December 13, 2004 Learning backcountry snowboarding with NOLS It’s all about safety. After ten days of melting snow, living in snow shelters, participating in avalanche awareness courses…
Volcano High September 24, 2003 After 4,000 feet of vertical gain, cresting over the crater rim of Mount St. Helens was way beyond my greatest expectations. This trip was…
Whitney from the West September 12, 2003 There may be two routes to approach hiking up Mount Whitney, but as far as I’m concerned, there’s really only one way to go….
Trekking & Guiding in Appalachia September 2, 2003 Thirteen miles makes for a pretty good day hike for a group of 13-14 year olds. Add on a full pack laden with sleeping…
Traipsing the White Mountains July 12, 2003 The Zealand-Bond range is one of the most spectacular routes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Presidentals offer great views of vast…
Canoeing Adventure July 7, 2003 It felt like the Lewis and Clark expedition. We put our canoes in Flagstaff Lake and began to paddle north around the Bigelow Mountain…
24-Hours of Adrenaline September 30, 2002 It was a mountain bike race like no other. Twenty-four hours of non-stop racing. The excitement kicked in immediately when I arrived. The rugged…
Hiking the Great Smokies September 7, 2002 Getting to and from the Smoky Mountains can be pricey if you’re on your own, but well worth it. I, however, was not on…
The China Express November 21, 2001 China is a land of mystery as much to those who live there as it is for those of us traveling through. Barbaric from…