earthy and the West Coast Tour

This Friday, my partner Brooks Bash and I will be standing at the Canadian border, ready to begin a 1500-mile relay, cycling and running down the west coast. Our plan is to stop at local gyms, shops and trailheads to share our love for movement and mushrooms. This is our grassroots launch plan for earthy,Continue reading “earthy and the West Coast Tour”

Practicing Failure. Firefighter Connie Guerrero – ACP #71

Connie Guerrero grew up in a small town outside Santa Cruz, California. She was a self-driven kid from the start, creating her own position in the local fire house at the age of 15. Connie tells stories and shares wisdom from her 20+ years fighting fire in California, and other passions along the way. HerContinue reading “Practicing Failure. Firefighter Connie Guerrero – ACP #71”

The Origins of ‘Adventure Creator’

“Every day is an adventure if you want to make it one.” While traveling solo in Europe in 2017, my friend Derek sent me a Jon Krakauer quote that included this phrase and it stuck with me since. Life is best lived with an ever-changing horizon, each day a new opportunity to engage with theContinue reading “The Origins of ‘Adventure Creator’”

12/3 Brief Update + 2 Podcasts

There are 28 days left in the decade. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for coming along on this crazy journey with me. You are one of the folks who supports me, lifts me up, and gives me energy by viewing, reading and listening to the stuff I put out there. OnceContinue reading “12/3 Brief Update + 2 Podcasts”

Nepal Vlog: Slowing Down Time

September 2019, trekking the Annapurna Circuit. I had no intention to make this video or create anything on this adventure. My only goal was to be present. But as I walked through the mountains I gathered inspiration. My creative energy was awakened. I was provoked to think about how I will spend my days. SoContinue reading “Nepal Vlog: Slowing Down Time”

Painting at the Edge: Production Update

Traveling mostly on foot, by raft, or canoe English artist Tony Foster explores the most remote areas of the world. Facing severe weather conditions and arduously searching for the perfect perch, his passion for painting in dangerous locations has nearly ended his life on several occasions. The documentary follows Tony through the ups and downs of his journeys, relentlessly creating artContinue reading “Painting at the Edge: Production Update”

5 Bullet Friday #3

A positive story about a high school helping students by installing a laundry room on campus: https://abc7ny.com/education/nj-high-school-principal-installs-laundry-room-to-fight-bullying/3966604/   The Colorado River is drying up, yet 40+ million people and much of California’s agriculture industry relies on its water. This article gives a background on the issue and its current status: https://grist.org/article/will-congress-leave-the-colorado-river-high-and-dry/   A short, investigativeContinue reading “5 Bullet Friday #3”