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Radio Interview with Mountain FM on “Making Miki’s Magic”
Click Here for a link to the interview This is always nice and heartwarming. I directed and produced a short film about the mountain bike trail built to honour the death of the late Mikayla Martin of Squamish, BC. In the short film I interview several people who were crucial to making the trail happen. […]
The Best Runs at Whistler Blackcomb
I grew up skiing Whistler Blackcomb. To say that I know and love the resort is an understatement where my actions speak louder than words, having carved a life here against the odds. But I’m not one of those jaded locals. I’m a fan of visitors, as the visitors drive the resort. Sure it gets […]
The Best Church Service I’ve Been To Was Under a Tree in Africa
Sunday Morning on the Slopes of Mount Moroto I hadn’t realized that it was Sunday, as when you are out of your routine the days take on an insignificance. I had just returned from Moroto town where I was bandaged up and managed to miss the entire riding portion of the Tour of Karamoja festivities. […]
Exploring Moroto: Karamoja’s Bustling Metropolis
As far as cities/towns that I’ve visited go, Moroto is up there as “most unique”. On one hand it’s a testament to the developing world, with a mixture of NGO’s and government agencies propped up to share their agenda with the residents. On the other hand it’s a town that has been cut off from […]
Exploring Idaho’s Wild and Natural Hot Springs
When people think of Idaho, the license plate is usually their main exposure, especially the tagline: “Famous Potatoes”. While the potatoes are the main export that people consider, that notion is a bit misleading. It makes you think of endless farm fields with nothing better to do than cultivate the vegetable that is so pervasive […]
What Donating a Kidney Feels Like
What does it feel like to donate a kidney to someone you love? For me the entire experience boils down to one word: magic. It’s taken a long time to write about this experience. 12 years have passed, to be exact. The attention I inevitably receive when telling people about it always felt wrong. People […]
My Greatest Lesson From The Wilderness First Responder Course
[x_pullquote cite=”Paulo Coelho” type=”left”]“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” [/x_pullquote]This week I took (and passed!) the Wilderness […]
4 New Years Resolutions as a Freelancer
Setting your own schedule, being your own boss, working remotely in your underwear… these are all perks to the freelancing for those who want it. Yet along the way the romanticized ideals that seem so appealing fall to the day to day struggles of trying to do everything on your own. For some this can […]
7 Incorrect #ADULTING Myths That You Need To Unlearn
Ah, Adulting. The new verb that has become somewhat of a joke when we fall short. These days there are many preconceived notions of what true adulting looks like. At 33 years old, I am fast approaching a turning point in life whereby I will have lived more years as an adult than a child. I’m […]
Try This If You Are Sick Of Giving Away Good Content For Free
It can be a tough game as a creative these days. More and more often, people are contributing their energy and talent to submit blog posts, photos, and videos to websites that offer nothing in return except for the overhyped “exposure” that one would get should they be so lucky (sarcasm intended) as to have that […]
Young Man On a Mission – Bio from Pique Newsmagazine
This article was originally published in Pique Newsmagazine in March 2013 by Michel Beaudry. It was very flattering to get a full-page piece done by an admirable writer. He’s another Northshore import. Grew up with the mountains virtually in his backyard. Riding, cycling, hiking, exploring the wild. As a kid, he spent many a winter […]
How to Boogaloo
The first time I saw Boogaloo it was in shambles. It was 2013. More specifically, it was the opening night of Burning Man, a festival of such indescribable magnitude that can only be summarized by two words: Just go. But this story isn’t about Burning Man, it’s of a giant beetle named Boogaloo. Back to the story. Sunday night, […]
Where to Rock Climb in Idaho
This post was originally published on the Visit Idaho blog. From a geological perspective, Idaho is like a jambalaya, a big pot of mixed ingredients, all coming together to provide a feast of history and diversity that can be seen in the landscape. Sitting on the western edge of the continental divide, the state has had […]
Anticipation: Photography’s Most Underrated Skill
When shooting outside, there are a lot of factors outside your control. Shooting sports where you have no control over the subjects movement proves an even harder scenario. That is why you have to just go with the flow from time to time and realize that once you do everything right, that perfect moment that […]
Why Tour With Makana Charters?
Created for Makana Charters Why Tour with Makana Charters? During your time on Kauai, you do not want to miss a Na Pali Coast tour. Guests and locals alike constantly remind us that it is some of the most inspiring and breathtaking views in the world. But if you’ve never been to Kauai before you might […]
The West Side of Kauai
Written for Makanacharters.com West Side – Gateway to Kauai’s Natural Wonders When visiting Kauai, Every travel guide and friendly recommendation you come across will tell you that the top 3 can’t-miss things to do on the island are: 1. Na Pali Coast 2. Waimea Canyon drive 3.Polihale beach (especially for Sunset) To get to all of […]
7 Great Surf Photographers to Follow
Capturing a beautifully composed image is never an easy feat. It takes a lot to get the framing just right in the best of times, but surf photographers do it in some of the toughest conditions possible. They don’t get much credit for what they do. As they brave the elements day in and day […]
The Ayahuasca Diaries: Chapter 1
The room was quiet, although full. Nothing had yet taken place, but people were silently keeping to themselves in anticipation for what was soon to come. For about half in the room it was their first time, and the other half had drank ayahuasca anywhere from once before to 200 times before. We were advised to […]
Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List [Outside Magazine]
Originally published in Outside Magazine Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List You can’t truly understand the sport until you bag a few of the best routes around—and, surprise, they aren’t in your local gym By: Steve Andrews Apr 10, 2015 3SHARES Our picks cover climbers of all skill levels and types. Photo: vernonwiley/iStock […]
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