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
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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
20,501 Days Down, 14,152 Days to Go
We tend to think of our lives in terms of the number of trips we've made around the sun. By that count, I'm on my 57th trip as I write this. … [Read more...] about 20,501 Days Down, 14,152 Days to Go
Running Half Marathons (for People Who Hate Running)
I ran my first half marathon as a teenager back in Indiana. It was sponsored by the local McDonalds, who fed us something they claimed were … [Read more...] about Running Half Marathons (for People Who Hate Running)