Mountain biking in summer heat takes a lot out of people who live in Phoenix. A nice 20-mile ride in Flagstaff did wonders to get … Read the rest
Adventures
Getting off the beaten path - do-it-yourself and organized adventures welcome!
Prescott Mountain Bike Trails – A Mixed Bag
It’s been years since I last sampled the Prescott mountain bike trails. I’d been a camp counselor there one summer, but that seems like eons … Read the rest
Glacier Hiking – Why You Should do It
I’ve written about glacier hiking a few times in the past. I started with some tips about Franz Josef, and added a look at … Read the rest
Overlooked Arizona Hikes – Red Mountain
I hiked less than a mile before I decided that Red Mountain is one of the most overlooked Arizona hikes.
Never heard of it” I’m … Read the rest
What Would You Do With $3,000″
A few weeks ago, I paged through the latest Mountain Flyer magazine and saw a review of the Foundry Broadaxe mountain bike.The base-level Broadaxe will … Read the rest
The Travel Tattoo – A Lasting Memento (Guest Post)
Hey, everybody! Ready for something different” Then check out this guest post from Nichole L. Reber about getting a tattoo while traveling. Seems like something … Read the rest
Silfra – One of the World’s Great Diving Sites
Photos of one of the world’s coolest diving sites put SCUBA diving on my “to do” list. Yes, it even trumps my inner desert dweller’s … Read the rest
Travel to Australia: An Adventurer’s Itinerary
I get a lot of questions about travel to Australia. So far, I’ve helped a few friends craft itineraries – from hanging out on beaches … Read the rest
Arizona Mountain Biking Trails – Grading the Governments
THIS POST IS BADLY OUTDATED. I WILL REFRESH IT AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE. PLEASE READ THIS ONLY AS A SNAPSHOT OF VALLEY MOUNTAIN … Read the rest
Remember Peru – A Hint for the Adventure Traveler
What does travel feel like”
Alright, it varies for most people. For some, it’s hot sand and being lazy on a beach. For others, it’s … Read the rest
Inside My Head – Fear of Heights
I wish I could stride along the rim of this volcano’s crater. After months of waiting, endless hours looking at photos of it, and then … Read the rest
Scottsdale’s New Mountain Biking Trails – First Impression
I’m not used to being confused while mountain biking near the Pima & Dynamite trails in Scottsdale. But today” Flumoxed, mixed up, mystified. Like “watching … Read the rest
Tourism Versus Travel – And My Struggle to Not be a Jerk
One of my ongoing travel problems is getting off my high horse – especially about types of travel. This writer seems to go through the … Read the rest
Stand Up Paddle Board Trip – New On My “To Do” List
When I travel, I’m always on the lookout for something new to try. An excursion on a stand up paddle board is now a new … Read the rest
Arizona Mountain Bike Trail Profile: FINS
I hate comparing anything to Fight Club – especially a mountain bike trail. But I have no choice with the Fantasy Island North Singletrack, aka … Read the rest
In Honor of April Fool’s Day – SCUBA Mythbusting
If you’re a regular reader, you know that I don’t go much for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m a Halloween sort of guy — … Read the rest
First Ride on “New” Mountain Bike Trail – with video
Nothing gets me as excited quite like a new mountain bike trail. Or even a re-routing of an old favorite trail.
Ever since McDowell Mountain … Read the rest
Best Sporting Events – My Top Four
I’m a little different about what I consider the best sporting events. Baseball” Blah. Basketball” Meh. Football, the American kind” Doesn’t do much for me. … Read the rest
Plan a Better Vacation – 4 Easy Tips
An awesome trip is rarely an accident. It’s a combination of preparation, planning and flexibility. You start with a game plan and leave holes for … Read the rest
Cool Content – Great Finds from Other Blogs
This is the first time I’ve published a post that’s just about other content. I plan to do it more — maybe once every two … Read the rest