Cell tower proposed in iconic Sawtooth Range
The Sawtooth Mountains are the jewel of the Idaho backcountry. While there are taller peaks, more imposing ranges, and more remote wildernesses, the Sawtooth range is the rugged, photogenic, poster…
REVIEW: The Brooks B17 doesn’t need a review in 2020, but I wrote one anyway
In 2020, is there any good reason to write a review of the venerable Brooks B-17 bike saddle? I'll cast my vote: no. Everyone is familiar with this solid leather…
Flock Hill Bouldering
I've been getting out into the high Canterbury plains recently for some great outdoor climbing. Flock Hill in particular is considered a world-class boulder field, by NZ natives and visiting…
Overhead: A Short Story
I'm happy to say that I've just posted my first work to Amazon's Kindle store. It's a piece of short fiction called Overhead, and it's a 15-minute read with a big dose…
Christchurch’s vibrant streets
Christchurch might be one of New Zealand's biggest towns, but for the most part it still has the small-town feel that visitors to this country find alternately endearing and annoying.…
Hiking Copland Valley & Welcome Flat
It's a great time to be on the South Island of New Zealand. The weather is getting warmer, the plains of Canterbury are (relatively) green and best of all, the…
Climbing, surfing, and curiosity in Christchurch, NZ
For the first time in two years, I'm living what in the Western world is known as a normal life. Apartment, job, car, weekends off. It's been a while --…
On melting snow (and embracing the burnt bits in my camping cookware)
Quick story: my most recent hike was a simple one -- a quick 19-mile loop in Western PA. An overnight trip. Not enough elevation change to mention, no route-finding, lots…
Looking Back: Dumpster Diving
I'm about to graduate, and I want to spend some time looking back at some of the work I did in college. Here's something I wrote for my Feature Writing…
2012
Looking Back: Meeting a Mega-Hiker
In about two weeks, I will finish taking my last semester of college classes and graduate from Penn State with a journalism degree. I spent a lot of my time…