Grand Ideas

I think I had this big idea that if I left the safety net of home I would flourish. That every demon in my past would disappear. That moving would somehow change me and make me a different person.

First Day Of Fall

I am entirely aware of how alone I am. Not a soul on the trail besides my own, joined only by the chirps of the birds as they hop from tree to tree. There is only silence around me, I take little comfort in my solitude. Every noise a thunderous crashing, courtesy of hopping squirrels…

Live Your Kurgo Adventure

A while ago I entered a contest on a whim. I didn’t think it would ever go anywhere so I don’t think I ever fully admitted to myself just how much I wanted to win this. The contest is being hosted by Kurgo, a company that makes outdoor & travel products for dogs. They are…

Why I Hike Solo

In case you missed it, I got an ambassadorship with Oboz Footwear! I am more than ecstatic. To say that I love their boots is an understatement. I honestly only own Oboz boots (I currently own four pairs with eyes on a couple more). Every pair has gone above and beyond my expectations. I tested…

A Need For Backpacking

There never seems to be enough time these days. With a new job, an active social life, and the need for sleep my affinity for hiking temporarily went on the back burner. Lately it seems that every time I plan on going for a hike I end up doing something else that has to get…

Max Patch

This is a question I get from every hiker, “Have you been to Max Patch yet?” There was so much hype surrounding this hike that I was a little nervous it wasn’t going to live up to expectations. The views from this hike were truly breathtaking. I have never seen anything like it. 360 degrees…

The Green Cove Trail

This hike literally kicked my ass in more ways than one, but it was so entirely worth it. I started off the trail at Pulliam Creek Trail, which takes you to the Green River Narrows. For any of you out there who are into kayaking, this is the place to go. If you’re going…