A few months ago my wife and I were planning our belated honeymoon. I said "we should go backpacking in Hawaii." she replied, "OK" After asking if she was serious I looked up backpacking trails in Kauai. I found one called the Kalalau trail. I discovered I needed a permit. We bought some permits a …
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I looked at the clock again. Finally it's time to go. My heart burst with excitement as I walked out of the office and smelled the crisp spring air. I looked to the green mountains topped with melting snow ad I climbed in my truck and drove north. It's been so long I missed the …
Here is a video I made of our recent adventure to the Red Door Yurt in Montpelier, ID. It was a ton of fun and really cold. I hope you all enjoy it. https://youtu.be/HxX_rV37yx8 #reddooryurt
Six months ago I ran my first half marathon. I can say running that race changed my life. I accomplished something I never dreamed possible. Shortly after completing the Riverton Half my mind began to imagine. What's next? I toyed with lots of new athletic goals. Yet my mind kept saying "you can run 13.1 …
Two years ago you would not recognize me. I weighed approximately 400 lbs. I was happy and content. A content life is a dangerous life. The world we live in is turbulent, harsh, and beautiful. Eventually the storm of life will rain on each of us. In the words of Anne of Green Gables, “It's been my experience …
The southern half of Utah is one of the most unique places on earth. Most eyes see the desert as empty and barron. However, those who brave the sun and heat discover the majesty of the desert is unmatched. You look accross a seemingly flat landscape, hidden less than a mile from your view cracks …
Crisp air licks my skin. Smells of melting snow and wet dirt permeates fill my lungs. It's so nice to be able to get out and enjoy early spring weather. I have been anxiously waiting spring. The warm weather gets me excited. I don't know about you but when winter is particularly long or cold I …
2015 was an incredible year of change. Reflecting on who I was at the beginning of 2015 and who I am now entering into 2016 is a major wow! I lost 160 lbs, hiked more than 500 miles, and biked over 100 miles. I finished my first sprint triathlon, became a morning person, stopped playing video games, and …
Hey friends! I know I haven't posted in a long while. I have been busy with the holidays and other adventures. The frigid weather hasn't kept me down. After losing all my insulation this year, I am always cold. Last January I wore a 3XL shirt and a 54" waist. For christmas I purchased 8 new L T-shirts, …
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