An Ode to My Sleeping Bag

An Ode to My Sleeping Bag

Oh, to the bag with skin so soft, Filled with light feathers of down That wraps me up as I loft With a hood that goes around.   Oh, to the bag that feels like home With a smell that brings great comfort Of dirt, forest, and times when we roam It brings joy as I...
A Review: Reel Rock Film Tour

A Review: Reel Rock Film Tour

“Yeah, Lydia texted me two months ago telling me tickets were now on sale,” my friend said as we ate dinner before heading to watch the films. It’s true. I did. I had been checking the website almost every day to see when tickets would go on sale. Then when they did,...
A Review: Boulder Adventure Film Festival

A Review: Boulder Adventure Film Festival

I recently returned from a trip to Boulder, Colorado where I was able to attend Adventure Film School as well as the Boulder Adventure Film Festival. If there is anything that gets me excited and pumped (besides adventure itself), it’s Adventure Film. There’s just...
Team, Dreams, Goals, and All That Good Stuff

Team, Dreams, Goals, and All That Good Stuff

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to Florida and watch the World Rowing Championships. My sister rowed in the Quad boat, placing fifth in the world. It was an awesome experience, and I’m so proud. Watching each race start and finish was incredible. The...
Friends and the Outdoors

Friends and the Outdoors

The other day I went on a road trip with three of my good friends to climb at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. We woke up early in order to get the ten hour drive out of the way and still have time to climb that evening. It was an enjoyable trip with laughter, jokes, and lots...
Getting Hurt: What to Do Now

Getting Hurt: What to Do Now

Everyone gets hurt. It happens. You train too hard without rest days. You go for a move that’s a little out of your range. You fall off a drop onto a pile of rocks. There are many reasons for getting hurt. They all suck the same though. Anytime you are forced to...