The Pros And Cons Of Long-Term Van Living
Last week I wrote about ten things I've learned since moving into a van. In reviewing the list there were just two items specifically related to the day-to-day practicalities of...
Field Notes
Field Notes are a mix of thoughtful essays and adventure journaling.
10 Lessons Learned Living In A Van
We'd been living in a van, on the road, in our Chevy since July 2017. It has been an interesting journey, equally adventurous and tedious. The trail miles have been...
The Powerful Effects Of Convenience To Soften Us
Tim Wu wrote about The Tyranny of Convenience last week in the New York Times. Too much convenience can make us less resilient to the trials which often present themselves....
Be The Best At Being Better
I was preparing an alternative piece for this week. You were going to be reading yet another essay documenting my own progressive journey toward living — better. Last night I...
The Man In The Arena — Bandera 50K
“It is not the critic who counts; nor the one who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of a deed could have done better.” All...
Reframing Resolutions By Shedding Goals And Simply Being
Another year is upon us. This offers an excuse — not that I need one — to reflect upon what I have accomplished over the last year and what I...
An Adventure In Gratitude
I'm sitting in the umpteenth coffee serving establishment we've discovered on this essential living van journey. Since leaving Bend in September, we've spent many mornings working and sipping too much...
Trail Running Adventures in Bishop, CA
I have always loved the Eastern Sierras and was stoked to bring Paul to spend some time in the area. Driving down Hwy 6, onto the 395 and into Bishop...
A Journey Through Ketchum, ID
The weather in Ketchum was growing worse and worse, with a winter storm warning threatening the next few days. Although we advocate taking the “hard path” and want to be...