Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations the rest of the world shies away from. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature.
Take a moment to breathe: Watch my brand new 17 minutes of Cinematic Zen From Iceland video
New Iceland VideoHey, not a campaign email! I bet you're stoked about that, haha. (But please vote if you haven't!) However you're feeling today, I think you will vote in favor of this video. I finally compiled all of my Iceland drone videos from my 2023 trip into a relaxing 17-minute video that showcases the beauty of Iceland's landscapes. If you need a break from the TV, a moment of Zen, or just enjoy watching nature videos, I think you'll love this. Thanks for watching, and I'd greatly appreciate it if you hit the subscribe button. (PS: This looks way better if you watch it on your TV. Find your YouTube app, search for my channel, AlecOutside, and watch it there at 4K.) (Or click here to access the video.) Get my 2025 Scenic CalendarThere are less than two months until the new year, which means it's time to get your new calendar. They are on presale right now for $28.50, and this year, I moved everything from Venmo to a credit card to make your life easier. |
Hi! I'm Alec, an outdoor writer, photographer, and content creator.
Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations the rest of the world shies away from. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature.
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!...
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...
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...