Category: Travel & Adventure

I faced this tough course alongside Kim, a first-time marathoner who had only run five miles before. With nerves and excitement, we tackled the steep climbs and beautiful views together. Kim's determination shone as she finished in an amazing 6:21, winning a plaque for 1st
I've never thought of myself as a number chaser, but in March, my friend Tom and I decided to set a goal for our climbing day at Joshua Tree. Inspired by other climbers, we aimed for thirty "stars" but ended up with fifty! With no
After months of sheltering in place, we finally escaped to the Klamath River for an unforgettable adventure. With our 16-ft raft, we navigated exciting Class II and III rapids, introducing Hazel and Margot to whitewater thrills. Wildlife abounded—bears, deer, and bald eagles accompanied us. We
Just over a year ago, I decided to run a marathon on Catalina Island, despite my minimal training and growing doubts. As the race day approached, I felt the weight of my decision, especially when I learned about the challenging course with over 4,000 feet

The biggest and best ski area within weekend trip distance. We’ve had a lot of fun days there.

June is an awesome ski area in the Eastern Sierra mountains. It’s laid back, and always feels a little like a throwback to the areas I grew up skiing. The girls both tried skiing there their very first times on skis, and we’ve continued to

There have been a few different contests for waveskis and kayaks held at Ventura over the years, including the first surf kayak I ever attended, and later my best contest finish ever where I was ranked as the #2 American waveski paddler. I don’t have

The biggest paddle surf contest in the world. Held for many years at the incredible steamer lane.

Davenport is a unique cove for surf. When it’s big, there is a deep water channel that allows you to paddle out in conditions that would make many beaches impossible. I’ve surfed some big waves there. The contest was a staple on the west coast

This weekend was absolutely fantastic! I drove almost 300 miles to June Lake, with excitement for my very first ice climbing adventure. Even though it rained and I was a complete newbie, I couldn't wait to tackle those frozen waterfalls. With my buddy Brian as