Golden Gravel Trail Debuts, Yet Stops Short of East Coast
The Adventure Cycling Association released the Golden Gravel Trail today. It's a 3,805-mile route released for their 50th anniversary. The ACA got their start with a route that went coast to coast, so while this looks really cool, I'm confused about why it didn't go all the way to the east coast. Maybe it will connect in the future? https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/golden-gravel-trail/
Seeking Brand Partnerships for Guatemala Volcano Adventure
Next month, I’ll be in Guatemala chasing volcano views and lake swims. 🇬🇹 Already teaming up with Title Nine for the trip, do any other brands want to collaborate?
Death Valley’s Superbloom: Wildflowers, Cracks, Sunsets United
🌼 Where can you find wildflowers, mud cracks and sunsets all in one place? Death Valley National Park 🏜️ it’s a photographer dream and with the superbloom going on right now in Death Valley it’s a sight to see. . . . #deathvalley...
Season's Last Death Valley Adventure, Already Planning Winter Return
Last Death Valley trip of the season. Excited to know I’ll be back next winter (like I always am) 🤭
Daylight Saving Chaos: 3:30 AM Wake‑up Hell
Waking up at 3:30 to guide a trip on the same day the clocks change is a new kind of hell I didn’t realize existed til I woke up confused af this morning. Now I’m a coffee in and about...
Fresh 3‑Foot Snow Delivers Epic Wasatch Backcountry Tracks
Just an absolutely outrageous morning in the Wasatch backcountry today. 3 feet of brand new snow and we got to make fresh tracks 😍 (Video from my friend Todd, I’m in the orange)
Epic Kyrgyzstan Bike Adventure: Summer Memories Unleashed
1969 or 2025? Looking back on some of the best times from last summer. 30 days of exploring by bike while racing through the mountains and valleys of Kyrgyzstan.. I sure could’ve used a haircut before starting that trip. 📸: @joelbarger_...
Destroying Big Sur’s Calla Lilies Is Not Hiking
POV: cutting down all of the Calla Lilies in Big Sur is vandalism, and not how to hike like a respectable human being.
Introducing Trail Etiquette: My Guide for Respectful Hikers
I’m not sure if the internet is ready to handle my next “how to hike like a respectable human being” trail etiquette. Guesses are welcome below :)