It seems like another lifetime ago when my girlfriend Itzel and I would go exploring in my Blue Buick Sedan. On one such trip, the pavement came to an end…
The journey to Ramanote Canyon Arch


It seems like another lifetime ago when my girlfriend Itzel and I would go exploring in my Blue Buick Sedan. On one such trip, the pavement came to an end…

A few years back I got an itch to try climbing. I spent MONTHS searching for a climbing partner at Rocks and Ropes (climbing gym in Tucson). I was shot…
Getting started exploring public lands is a real adventure! However, it's hard to know which roads to choose, especially if you don't want to risk damaging or scratching your vehicle.…

I spent months, if not years, mulling over what to carry in my medical kit for mountaineering. I interviewed first responders, experienced military combatants, and even a career expedition guide.…