Because running in Patagonia is as epic as you think it would be! There are so many pieces that make the Patagonia Running Festival one of my favorite races that I’ve ever done- the gorgeous scenery, an excellent post-race festival, smooth logistics, a fast course, and multiple race distances to choose from. And the chance to run through Torres del Paine National Park in Chile!

Preparing for a thru hike of the John Muir Trail as a new backpacker is overwhelming. Researching gear and skills can become an obsession!

Because the cool photos don't tell the whole story Volcán Cotopaxi- the story behind the story Three months ago when I was in Ecuador, I did something a little bit crazy. I went mountaineering for the first time! I strapped on some crampons, hooked into a harness, and clod hopped my way up the glacier of a giant active volcano- to the summit of Cotopaxi at 19,347 feet (5,897m)! The views on the way down were otherworldly, almost ghastly in their icy coolness and massive size;

This little change can lead to a huge mindset shift Perspective It is well known that with everything in life, perspective is everything....