About Me
I’m a mid-30s adventurer, writer, and photographer living in Northern Virginia. with my wife Amanda and two children.
I grew up in the Midwest and did not discover my passion for the outdoors until I moved to Virginia after college. I began exploring the Appalachian Trail, and it was love at first hike. Since then, as a long-distance thru-hiker, I have trekked over 1,200 miles across the United States.
My passion for the outdoors led me to photography. Although I enjoy writing, a picture has a unique ability to convey a story that even the best-written words cannot.
I picked up a used mirrorless camera and a few lenses on eBay, taught myself how to use it, and began to capture the incredible wilderness areas I hike through. It has added a whole new aspect to my adventures. My photography has become an expression of my love of wild places. Despite the added weight of my camera gear, I cannot envision hiking without it.
Since starting this hobby, my work has been published in print and online by numerous organizations, such as F-Stop Magazine, National Park Trips, Trails Magazine, Highland Outdoors, and Virginia Forests Magazine.
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Safety & Disclaimer
The activities described on this site are inherently dangerous. Illness, injury, or death could occur as a result of attempting any of the trips described.
The information provided on this blog is not a substitute for personal judgment or responsibility. I accept no responsibility for the actions of readers or the consequences of those actions. Individuals must use their own judgment in determining their ability to undertake or complete any of the trips described, and they are solely responsible for their own safety in the mountains.
Do not rely solely on information from this blog for your safety. The route descriptions are accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Public access to the routes is freely allowed at the time of writing. Changes are inevitable and may relate to natural events, government policies, or the decisions of private landowners.