As a guide, I get to meet people from all over the country. It turns out the Tahoe area is a popular place for people to visit (who knew!). My favorite part about guide work is realizing how much I have in common with people from all over the world. Having a side hustle focused …
This article from Health.com suggests that the UV protection in our sunglasses may deteriorate faster than we think. As such, it might be necessary to replace our sunglasses more often than we currently are. If your sunglasses are looking a little worn, this Rheos Gear floating sunglasses review offers a great option for upgrading your …
I’ve never been one to use vacation time to sip Mai-tais and work on my tan. I prefer to use that time to explore new places and push my physical limits. If you’re like me and you feel like your vacation time is best spent pushing yourself to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check out these …
As a guide myself, I have to admit to some level of bias as I undertake this article. But I’ve also been recreating outdoors (doing a lot of different activities) for many years. Sometimes it’s hard for me to imagine paying for a guide when I can pop online to research trails, weather, and anything …
These are the first pairs of stretchy pants I’ve ever owned. Admittedly, I’ve always been a little envious that the ladies seem to get all the fun when it comes to stretchy pants. But I also haven’t really been on the lookout for stretchy pants for men. Well, when my esteemed friends at Kühl apparel …
If you think the title of this article is an exaggerated claim, then you haven’t tasted Perky Jerky yet! I relied heavily on their jerky options for my summer’s adventures. Everywhere I went, a bag of Perky Jerky was sure to go. My friends, coworkers, and clients raved about the tiny samples that I gave …
As a gear tester, I sometimes find myself having a hard time trusting new brands or online stores that aren’t the REIs, Patagonias, North Faces, or Columbias of the world. Don’t get me wrong, I have gear from most of those companies that I love. But one of the great parts about running my own …
There’s quite possibly nothing that bothers me more than finding single-use plastic water bottles lying on the beach or at the trailhead. It’s especially troubling when those bottles still have 90% of the water remaining after whoever used it only took a sip or two. While I still love my HydroFlask, Nalgene, and Tree Tribe …
I feel very fortunate that I grew up in a place with such easy access to the backcountry. Living in Truckee, CA, it’s absurdly easy for us to get on a trail and get away from town in under an hour. I recognize that this isn’t the case for many, many people out there living …
In this article, I’m going to be introducing the idea of Custom Chacos and explaining how to create custom sandals. I’ll also take through the story of how I created my own custom Chacos for a full summer of guiding on Lake Tahoe! About Custom Chacos Chaco allows you to customize your very own pair …