Hello. My name is Aaron, and I am an asshole hiker. My therapist told me writing a list of my transgressions would be a helpful step on the trail to recovery, so here it is:
Austin, Texas is renowned for being the Live Music Capital of the world, but what many don't know are the multitude of adventures Austin holds aside from its night scene.
We strive to work together to protect public lands and fight for the well-being of our future generations so they, too, may be able to experience these landscapes. But what if I told you we haven’t been given access to over half of what’s really out there?
During his first backpacking trip in 20 years, my dad reflected on his life after retiring from his 30-year-long career in corporate law just a month after I turned 21
The feats we embarked upon included tens of tens of miles upon two wheeled carriages intermixed with bouts of below moderate to lesser grades of climbing stone, with no apparent reason other than to get higher off the ground.
Enough to want get up at 5am and drive an hour, only to park your car at a random campsite, hop on your bicycle and cycle 35km one way to have a pie? And then cycle back.
Well, I like pie… so that’s exactly what I did!
With the West Coast on fire, it's a miracle we were able to experience the beauty of Central Oregon and our fair share of beginner backpacking mishaps.
For beginners or those wanting to experience the larger than life nature at a relaxed pace, a quick guide to where to take your canoe or kayak while visiting Whitehorse, Yukon.
I was invited on a two-day backpacking trip in Olympic National Park with two lady adventure friends. The shenanigans with friends on the first day was invigorating, and the solitude of an early morning photo tour on the second day was a dream.