Wild Explorations
Bikes, Rivers & Backcountry
VOLUME I | 2026
Life on Two Wheels
Two wheels carry me farther than I ever expected. Dirt roads wind through forests like veins through living rock. Gravel crunches under tires as the miles roll by. The rhythm of pedaling, the hum of the chain, the wind in my face. This is how I see the world.
Coastal rainforests drip with mist. Boreal wilderness stretches endless under northern skies. Arid canyons glow red in the sunset. Tropical jungles hum with unseen life. A bike takes me through all of them.
Gravel & Dirt Riding
This is where the road ends and the world opens up. Dirt and gravel take me into places pavement never reaches. Boreal forests stretch forever. The only sound is my breathe, my tires on dirt, the occasional bird call breaking the silence.
Bikepacking
A bike loaded with everything I need. A map. A sense of direction. Days of riding where each turn brings something new. Remote wilderness highways. Scenic mountain routes. The kind of freedom that only comes from carrying your world with you.
River Floats
Rivers have always drawn me in. There is something magical about flowing water. The way it carves canyons. The stories it tells in every bend. I follow rivers to understand the land they shape.
Standing on a paddle board on glassy alpine lakes. Walking riverbanks to discover hidden waterfalls. Taking the plunge into crystal clear mountain pools. Setting up camp on sandy bars as the stars come out. Rainforest waterways and glacial-fed rivers all sing the same song.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Gliding across glassy alpine lakes that mirror the sky. Meandering rivers reveal their secrets when you move with the current. A paddle, a board, a world of water to explore.
Following Waterways
Hiking along riverbanks where the water runs clear and cold. Discovering hidden waterfalls around each bend. Finding perfect swimming holes that call you in. Rivers always lead to the best places.
Backcountry Exploration
Getting off the beaten path and into wild places is where I feel most alive. Moss draped coastal rainforests breathe with the tide. Arctic tundra stretches endless under a vast sky. Desert canyons cut deep into ancient stone. Tropical jungles pulse with unseen life.
A pack on my back. Everything I need carried with me. The trail narrowing ahead. This is freedom.
Death Hikes
Week long traverses through wild country. Jungle treks where the air is thick with life. Long distance hiking where each step takes me deeper into places few see. The trail less traveled is the one worth taking.
Remote Wilderness Camps
Finding the spot where the land welcomes you. A sandy river bar as the sun drops. An alpine meadow holding the last light of day. A desert canyon keeping centuries of secrets. Pitch the tent. Watch the stars emerge. This is where the day's stories settle in.
With Dogs
Dogs make every adventure better. A loyal companion on the trail. A wagging tail at camp. The simple joy of a dog exploring new terrain. There is something pure about watching a dog discover the world.
Whether it is a quick walk through the woods or a long day in the backcountry, everything is more fun with a dog by your side. They do not judge. They do not complain. They simply live for the moment.
Recent Books
Books map the terrain of human thought, just as I chart the unseen layers of earth. Every story is a new expedition.
- The Wild Dark - Craig Childs
- Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
- Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range - Michael Engelhard
- A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears - Bjorn Dihle
- Walking my Dog, Jane - Ned Rozell
- Summer of gravel and steel: A thru-hike of Alaska, 20 years after the first - Ned Rozell
- Slow Productivity - Cal Newport
- What the River Knows: Essays from the Heart of Alaska - Michael Engelhard
- A Walk in the Park - Kevin Fedarko
The world is full of amazing places. Each trail tells a story. Each river sings a song. I cannot wait to discover what comes next.