In the beginning of September I did something I regretted not doing sooner: rafting the powerful, raging class IV-V section of Gore Canyon. For those who don’t know what I’ve been up to the past two summers, it’s included a few ridiculous tan lines, one beefed-up right arm and a lot of “refreshing” whitewater. Nearly … More Surviving Gore Canyon (video)
“I haven’t seen a place with this much fusion….mountains like Scotland’s, ice like Antarctica’s, sunsets like San Diego’s. It’s such an amazing blend of countries and places.” —Derek Nguyen Iceland has recently been blowing up in airports, magazines and advertisements as a must-see travel destination, and understandably so. Waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, black sand beaches and … More The things I wish I had known/am glad I knew before visiting Iceland
What’s the difference between a mutual fund and raft guide? A mutual fund will eventually mature and make money. Around the early 1970s the sport of whitewater rafting really started to take off as a leisure activity, sending flocks of thrill seekers to states like Idaho, California and Colorado to ride down some of the world’s most iconic rivers. … More Eight things to know about being a first year river guide
4:45 a.m.—Alarm buzzes annoyingly in my ear. I smack the snooze button. 4:50 a.m.—Alarm buzzes annoyingly in my ear. I contemplate letting it go, then smack the snooze button. “Hike Mount Sopris,” we said. Climb 4,396 feet before the weather hits. Knock it off the bucket list. Everything was packed and ready to go, I … More In hiking my first mountain
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