Happy August 1! How it's already August, I don't know. Summer seems to be flying by, though I'm telling myself we still have plenty of time to enjoy the good weather. As for me, I'm in San Diego this weekend at a bachelor party for one of my closest friends. While this isn't a 'quiet weekend,' it's a 'calm weekend' as it won't involve backpacking 15+ miles. I haven't been to Southern California since I moved out of Santa Barbara, and it's pretty nice to be back on the coast. 10 Awesome Adventure DocumentariesI'll preface this with the fact that I have a list of about 25 epic adventure documentaries that I really love. But for the sake of everyone's eyeballs and time, I'm going to keep this to 10. Maybe I'll do another 10 in a few more months.
BONUS: I'm sure most of you have seen Free Solo, but if you haven't, queue it up tonight. You'll thank me later. >> Photo of the day update <<Many of you were added to my Photo of the Day Substack. I provided ya'll a 7-day free trial to see what it is like. If you like it, I would be honored if you supported my photography work by signing up for the monthly subscription (just $6). If 1/3 of you did this, it would honestly blow me away and provide a foundation to explore incredible personal projects. I promise, not a guilt trip, just straight shooting. Thanks in advance to everyone who signs up! Recent Articles You May Have MissedHere are some new and old pieces you might enjoy! What to pack for a Hawaii vacation – 15 items you NEEDHow to visit the National Parks near Las VegasFind out the Best Time to Visit AlaskaUltimate Guide to Backpacking Ice Lake Basin in ColoradoFlightseeing over Wrangell St. Elias National Park in AlaskaAmazing six-day Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road tripRim to River Guide: Hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in one day10 Amazing North Cascades Backpacking Trails Calling Your NameWhat to bring when you backpack to Havasupai? |
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.
I returned from eight days in Ireland last weekend and thankfully only had two days of jetlag to overcome. It was an unbelievable experience. We saw castles, coastlines, lakes, and cliffs, and ate and drank our way through the country's southern half. This was my second time across the pond and I fell more in love with the country. It's an easy place to travel to and has fantastic amenities, food, and more. 7 Things To Mention About Ireland 1. The roads couldn't be narrower This isn't an...
Happiest of May to you all. The snow is melting, and backpacking trips are getting closer and closer. I wanted to create a gear guide to help those of you who plan to spend some nights under the stars. This is more or less everythign that I carry and recommend carrying. Usually, my pack weighs around 40-45 pounds which is under the 25% mark of my body weight. That's a good threshold to stay around as going over it can start to wear you down. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll and my...
I'm constantly reminded of the beautiful places Earth has to offer. In early April, I had a chance to spend nine days on Kauai with my fiancée's family, and my gosh, that place is amazing. Its unique microclimates, lush vs dry landscapes, and majestic coastlines make it a 'must-visit' in my book. (Stay tuned for next week's newsletter on how to visit and things to do.) But you also don't have to fly 3,000 miles to see beauty. You can walk the neighborhood as spring blooms unfold, or stroll in...