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...
The Outdoors Are So Cool

The Outdoors Are So Cool

The birds flew off the wires strung pole to pole. In the air there was a feeling of energy I hadn’t felt before, and I probably won’t feel again. My friends and family were giddy with excitement as the sky went completely dark for over two minutes in the middle of a...
Staying Safe in the Mountains: Surviving Your Return

Staying Safe in the Mountains: Surviving Your Return

You’re on a trip. Life is great. The forest is your bedroom. The trees are your bathroom. You wear your socks three days in a row and it’s not weird. It’s life. Returning from these adventures, however, can be challenging. You may smell, but the stoke is real. It is...
Be the Snack Envy

Be the Snack Envy

Summer is the busy season. The mountains are at the perfect temperature for climbing. The trails are dry and ready for riding after the spring rains. The rivers are full from all the snow melt. It’s time to get outside and explore. Almost every week is filled with...