Happy Friday! I hope you have had a lovely week and have fun plans this weekend. We're heading into the mountains to explore a new part of Colorado. Fall colors are JUST beginning to show up in the mountains, and while this isn't a fall adventure weekend, I'm sure we'll see some golden aspen. If you're a Colorado reader, use this to help plan your Colorado fall trips. Why Public Lands Prohibit Camping Next to Water Sources Last weekend, I went backpacking into the Gore Range 90 minutes from...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday! I have two exciting treats for those who enjoy wild animals and travel! I've been hard at work with a couple of new YouTube videos. The first is from my Rwandan safari last September that I put off. I finally hunkered down and got it published a couple of days ago. It's a fun two-day recap. Then, today, I just released 11 minutes of highlights from Alaska with brown bears. It's some of the best footage I've shot, and I'm super stoked with how it turned out. I'd love for you to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
I'm back from 12 days in Alaska and slowly trying to remember how to live life in the Lower 48, where I can't look out my window and see 7 bears in a meadow. But my gosh, my time in Alaska reminded me how special the state is and how much natural beauty is out there that hasn't been touched by overdevelopment and commercialization. If you haven't been before, I strongly recommend it. 6 Days at Brown Bear Bay Lodge Let's chat about Brown Bear Bay Lodge and the incredible trip I just took to...
2 months ago • 6 min read
There's a lot of new folks here. If you're one of them, getting this for the first or second time, welcome! I'm grateful to have you here. As you've probably noticed, newsletters have been slower this summer. I've been out hiking in the Rockies, spent 5 days on the Oregon Coast (more below), and spent 9 days in Belize as a second honeymoon. When the weather is this good, I prefer to be in nature vs typing away at a computer. Buuut, I wanted to give a little update of where I've been and...
3 months ago • 4 min read
We just got back from 8 days in Belize, and I've never been in such a hot and humid environment. The jungle of Belize is no joke, and without AC in 93F +80% humidity, the sweating never ended! But it was a wonderful trip - split between jungle and ocean. Overall, a fantastic time experiencing a new culture, seeing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and learning about Mayan history. I'll have more on the trip in the next newsletter. For now, I head out on a work trip to the Oregon Coast...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday! Jaimie and I are headed camping on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend. It'll be our first time in the Grand Lake/Grandby region. Unfortunately, the main hiking trails off Trail Ridge Road are still inaccessible because the road is closed, but we'll make the best of it. Jaime's worked 12 straight days in the hospital, so it'll be a nice chance to unwind and enjoy fresh mountain air. Plus, we haven't car camped in 18 months, so it's much needed!...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Save up to 50% on outdoor gear this week Hi ya'll! I always try to be helpful with this newsletter, and I feel that saving you money is a good thing! Just wanted to quickly pop in and let you know that there are some pretty rock-solid deals happening at REI right now. They just marked down a bunch of items by up to 50%, which equals great savings for you. And, I'm pretty sure you've all noticed how expensive outdoor gear has gotten lately. So, anytime I can find gear around half off, I jump...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Howdy! We had a weird week in Denver. It dropped 6-8 inches of snow on Wednesday morning, and by the end of the day, it was nearly all melted. And now we have mid-80's coming our way. Talk about whiplash! But it's been much needed to stave off what could have been a TERRIBLE wildfire season. We're no longer in last place for the worst snowpack/winter on record. Congrats to us all. Personally, life's been slow, and I've been enjoying it. I haven't flown in over a month, which sort of seems...
6 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Monday (or whatever day it is that you find this email in your overflowing inbox)! It's a stormy week in Denver, which means plenty of catching up on work, editing photos, videos, and writing articles. (The fun life of a single-person business owner who has to do everything!) >> My podcast appearance on Hikes and Mics is now live! If you want to listen to us talk about hiking, wildlife photography, travel, my cancer journey, and more, click here. << Or find it on Apple Podcasts and...
6 months ago • 4 min read