Legend
Finding a Mindset for Success
Quitting can feel unexpected, but it often comes down to mental preparation. I have continually had the highs and low...
Embracing Nighttime Adventure
I recently led a group of trail runners on a nighttime adventure. It was a couple of days after the true full moon, ...
Cocodona Revisited
I ran Cocodona 250 last year with little idea what I was getting into. It was my third ultramarathon and much longer ...
Rethinking National Monuments: Why These Lesser-Known Gems are Worth a Visit
It was 2017, and I was driving back from Zion National Park. I had just completed the trans-Zion Traverse and was exc...
In It for the Long Haul: Friendships on the Long Trails
Thru-hikers and backpackers share more than the trails; they share a goal and a tight-knit community. Since the purp...
Passing the Torch: A Chat with the Youngest Calendar Year Triple Crowners
In 2016 I completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail to become the youngest k...
From Failure to FKT: Perseverance on Costa Rica’s Highest Peak
With five miles left, my stomach rebelled. An altitude-induced headache had been crushing my skull since the summit ...
