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Endless Pursuit of Trying Everything Once

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We only get to live this one, short life. Right? Being realistic with myself, even at the less-than ripe young age of 33, I won’t be able to do everything I want, nor see every place in the world. It’s a sad realization, but an honest one at that. Will I climb Mount Everest, race the Leadville 100, or sail around the world? Who knows. Even though I won’t be able to check off all my goals in life, I am damn sure going to try to cross off as many things as possible. As my grandfather used to tell …

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South Lake Tahoe // Can’t Decide if Summer or Winter is Better for Outdoor Activities

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California is many things, and ugly is not one of them. Over the past 6 years we’ve found ourselves driving Westward for at least one trip a year. Barely scratching the surface, I’d say we’ve seen a ton for someone who doesn’t live there. Been up and down the coast visiting the beautiful beaches, walked through the giant Redwoods, rock climbed the boulders in Joshua Tree National Park, and wandered the mountain towns in Northern California. Though we haven’t checked off Yosemite, I think one destination has got to be near the top spot in California. And that is Lake …

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Endless Adventure Opportunities in Hood River, Oregon

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I first visited Hood River 4 years ago on a road trip through Oregon with our friends during the summer of 2020, and it was such an eye opening experience. I had never seen anything like it. Hood River wasn’t a beach town, it wasn’t a mountain town, it wasn’t a populated city center, it was somewhere mixed in between all of them. A place that wind sport lovers flock to in droves during the warmer months of the calendar. Better still, on the outskirts of town, Hood River has that perfect Pacific Northwest mountain biking scene and volcano skiing. …

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Backpacking the Escalante River Trail with Dogs

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First off, I had no idea a backpacking route like this could ever exist here in the Utah desert! A trail that snakes below the steep walls of the desert plateau along a winding river. And over the Memorial Day weekend, a group of us decided to do an overnight backpacking trip down the Escalante River trail, and it couldn’t have been a more adventurous trip! We experienced everything from high energy to exhaustion, and dried river beds to wading through waist deep water! The Escalante river originates in the town of Escalante, UT, flows nearly a 100 miles through …

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Washington & Oregon Road Trip 2021 | Bend, Yakima, Seattle, Olympic Peninsula

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Every year, Courtney, Gregor, and I load up the truck (or a rented Van) to take a weeklong road trip around a state out west. So far, we’ve done a road trip around Montana, Oregon, and Colorado. This year, to knock off the last western state that neither of us had been to, we headed up to Washington State! Admittedly, it was going to be a far haul and lots of driving to get there and back, but with a week off, we knew it would be worth it. And after the countless opportunities to paddle all types of water …

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Maui, Hawaii Trip | Diving, Snorkeling, and Hiking

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Maui, Hawaii, what an incredible island! My wife, her parents, and I spent 10 days driving around the second largest of the Hawaiian Island chain. We spent as much time in the water as possible, while also getting our fill of fresh fish and beer when on land. Over the 10 days, we moved around quite a bit, staying in Lahaina, Kapalua, Kihei, Hana, and Kahului, each for a couple nights. This allowed us to see and explore different parts of the island without having to drive many hours each day. This was our adventure! Zachary KenneyHi there, my name …

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Dogs in Banff National Park

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve wanted to take your dog with you on some of the most incredible hikes that our National Parks have to offer. You know… to Delicate Arch in Arches, Angels Landing in Zion, or even up to Half Dome in Yosemite. Okay, maybe I wouldn’t take a dog up there, but you get the idea. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in National Parks in the United States (or should I say not allowed on trails). Have no fear, the Canadian National Parks are here!  Did you know, dogs are allowed everywhere in Canadian National Parks? …

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Grandeur Peak Trail West Face | The Hardest Hike in the Wasatch Mountains?

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There are two pinnacle hikes that every Salt Lake resident can see from the city and eventually should do. The two are Mount Olympus and the West Face of Grandeur Peak. Having done both of them, and many other peaks in the Wasatch, I think it’s safe to say, the Grandeur Peak via the West Face is the hardest hike in the Wasatch. In typical Wasatch trail fashion, right out of the parking lot you immediately head straight up. With little reprieve at the bench, you have the option of choosing between trails that ascend up two different ridges that …

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Neahkahnie Mountain Trail | Hiking the Oregon Coast

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Overlooking the tiny beach town of Manzanita, cut off from the ocean by the Oregon Costal Highway, is one of the most surreal mountains I’ve ever hiked. Is it some alpine peak requiring ropes and ice axes, no. But does it hold some of the most incredible, panoramic views of the Oregon coastline, you bet it does. I’m talking about Neahkahnie Mountain. And on our road trip through Oregon this past summer, we stumbled upon this hike one morning, and couldn’t have been more surprised. Growing up on the east coast, and doing a fair amount of growing up while …

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The Colorado Summer Road Trip | Video

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This trip was something Courtney and I have been dreaming about since moving out to the West. Yet, it’s been something we’ve been putting off for years because it was almost too feasible. Unlike a vacation that requires plane tickets and months of planning, this trip was comparatively easy. Our plan was to drive around to a bunch of mountain and ski towns of Colorado during the summer months, camping just outside of each town. That way, there was no reservations, not deadlines, just get in the truck and go. For this reason, we’ve just put it off year after …

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