This week I turned 42. My foot is injured. I went on a 8+ hour walk, 8+ months ago, and my 5th metatarsal has never fully recovered. Bone bruise, just bellow a break, CT scan, podiatrist, everything. 42 -- My hand is injured. I did the smallest DIY project last weekend, sanding some hole-filing compound …
these green days
these green days I am taking solace in the newness of familiar places
Your first 3 jackets for life in Colorado
Meet the three jackets necessary to survive and thrive in Colorado.
REI reflections: seeking nature amidst gear
I've had a funny relationship with REI over the years. At times it's felt like a magical place, a toy store full of ideas and inspiration. But at other times, it's felt like a mockery of the reality of my life.
After years without running, the hardest part is slowing down
With over-eager muscle memory, running too-far, too-fast is easy. But new priorities help me slowing down
IKEA Backpacking Part II
The whole idea is, we don’t need fancy and expensive things to enjoy the outdoors.
My annual jog: time trial edition
I went for my annual jog today. It felt great to hurt. To burn. And then I stopped, and it didn't feel great anymore.
$100 Thru-hike: IKEA backpacking challenge
Could I create an entire ultra-light backpacking setup, all from IKEA products, for under $100? Backpack, shelter, sleeping-system... and as much of the extras as possible... maybe not shoes, but... maybe! I've had this odd notion ever since reading "Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardine's Guide to Lightweight Hiking" and more recently Mike Clelland's "Ultralight Backpackin' Tips. …
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Learning to swim as an adult with the “Zero to 1650” program: from survival-swimming to racing 1.2 miles in open water
from survival swimming to my first 1.2 mile open water race
NYTimes home workout
From today's Morning Briefing newsletter: Smarter Living • It takes only nine minutes to complete a full-body strength workout. Here’s how to do it at home. You can sign up here to get the Morning Briefing delivered to your inbox.
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