Posts
Tahoe Rim Trail – Finishing in Desolation Wilderness
I last posted at King's Beach, where I took a break to resupply and attend my online appointment. I ate and relaxed in front of Lake Tahoe before
Tahoe Rim Trail – An East Rim Bear Scare
There's something about the experience of a thru-hiker. The familiar bag and tag usually signal to people that you're off on some grand adventure.
Tahoe Rim Trail – Traversing the South Rim
I had three real hiking days for this section due to an unexpected lightning storm that hit the first two days on trail. My friend and I planned to
Etna to Seiad Valley: A Home Full of Angels
I wasn't sure what I was expecting for my first big section back on the trail. It's probably one of the most missed sections in Northern California
Handling Urinary Tract Infections On Trail
I have been waiting a long time to do this post. I have been getting these my entire life, and I was not prepared for the process of figuring out how
My 2026 Summer Hiking Gear
There's this common misconception that there's a standard set of gear that works for everyone. I talked about this a bit in my CDT gear post last
Hiking Through the Volcanic Oasis – Part II
As someone who doesn’t normally engage in social media or watch TV, it’s been interesting becoming someone who regularly utilizes these spaces to
The Most Epic Place in Maui – Part I
We need to normalize a different kind of vacation. Vacations that look like enjoying rather than consuming. Connecting versus isolating. I think
How Thru-Hiking Ruined My Life – Part ∞
It has only been 6 months since my hike last year in 2025. After a series of unfortunate events, and with us being a mere 130 miles from the southern
We Didn’t Finish and That Was Enough
The orange burst of sun filled my vision as I briskly walked, then jogged, back down the trail to where Neapolitan was waiting for me. It was getting
