Have you ever seen a picture or a desktop background of a red and winding sandstone formation, maybe with a puddle in it, and wondered “where is that”? It’s a good chance that… Read more
In the 1930’s surveyors traveled up and down the California coast to decide where to build the Pacific Coast Highway. When they reached the coastline between Humboldt and Mendocino counties… Read more
In the summer of 2012 I thru-hiked the 4280 km long Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Canada. This is the story of my hike. Here you’ll find all my posts from preparations,… Read more
In 2011 I thru-hiked the John Muir Trail from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney. 357 km (222 miles) through some of the most amazing scenery in the United States, the High Sierras. This was my first… Read more
The Challenge
The very unofficial Grand Canyon Challenge: To hike from the rim down to the Colorado River, up the other rim, turn around and hike all the way back. 77 km (48 miles) and 3,170 meters… Read more