I returned this weekend from a six-day backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Mountains, and I was curious how it stacked up against the energy … [Read more...] about Another Look at Energy Miles
Training for Mount Kilimanjaro
In January 2026, I'll be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I'm organizing a group of intrepid adventurers from the Social Hikers … [Read more...] about Training for Mount Kilimanjaro
The Teton Crest Trail: Will the Second Time Be a Charm?
Five years ago in October of 2016, I flew from Seoul, South Korea (where I lived for a year) to Salt Lake City. From there I rented a car … [Read more...] about The Teton Crest Trail: Will the Second Time Be a Charm?
Preparing to Bikepack The Big Lonely
Many people know that I've done a bit of hiking and backpacking through the years. I've thru-hiked the John Muir Trail not once but twice. … [Read more...] about Preparing to Bikepack The Big Lonely
10 Albums That Made an Impact
You've seen the challenge. It goes like this: The rules: In no particular order, choose 10 albums, one per day, which made an impact (at … [Read more...] about 10 Albums That Made an Impact
Putting BigBlueBall into the WayBackMachine
In my last post, I talked a bit about the history of BigBlueBall.com. For shits and grins, I popped into the WayBackMachine to travel back … [Read more...] about Putting BigBlueBall into the WayBackMachine
Project: Revival
Decades ago (back in the late 90's) I was looking for a domain name to use for a portfolio website. Of course, even in the late 90s, many of … [Read more...] about Project: Revival