Stories

Stories I've published here and there, mostly relating to the great big outdoors.

 

 

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The First All African-American Attempt to Summit Denali: An Interview With Stephen Shobe

When Stephen Shobe first heard about Expedition Denali he was all in. As he says, in this day and age to have an expedition of this magnitude fully funded is practically unheard of, especially if you're not a professional climber. Read More>>

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On the Pacific Crest Trail with Writer Pete Brook

Pete Brook is an independent writer who covered his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike for Outside Magazine last summer. Along the way, Pete documented his experience through a handful of articles, and more closely through his social media.
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The Greenland Call: One Couple's Journey to Kayak the West Coast of Greenland

Between 2009 and 2014, Alain and Nathalie Antognelli kayaked 5500 kilometres (3,417 miles) along the entire west coast of Greenland. The expedition was an arduous undertaking to get to the heart of what it truly means to experience freedom in the outdoors.
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Discover California’s Central Coast: Get Coastal

Located in the heart of California’s Central Coast, SLO CAL is a hidden gem on California’s coastline just waiting to be discovered. From pristine beaches with pumping surf to oak-strewn hillsides, SLO CAL has something for the adventurer in all of us.
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Wildlife Conservation Network: Protecting Wildlife Everywhere

The WCN is a certified 501c3 non-profit that partners with conservationists around the globe to develop community-based projects dedicated to helping wildlife and people co-exist.
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To the End of the World: Exploring Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego is a burgeoning adventure travel destination at the very southern tip of the South American continent. This windswept archipelago sits at the bottom of the modern world, inviting adventurers to come and explore its incredible landscape and culture. Read More>>

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Under An Arctic Sky: A Film by Chris Burkard

Iceland isn't necessarily the place that comes to mind when one thinks of popular surfing destinations, yet it's exactly where Chris Burkard, Ben Weiland, and a group of six surfers head to with hopes of finding perfect surf in freezing conditions.
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Interview with Crystal Robertson, Co-Founder of Le Grand Adventure Tours

Over the course of the last decade Crystal has harnessed her love for adventure into a full-time job, traveling from Japan to Croatia and more, in the pursuit of adventure. Read More>>