It was a big year for me, as I started 2015 by quitting by day job to finally pursue photography full time after 7 years of trying to balance my geology career with my photography business… and I have to say, it was the best decision I’ve made! Thanks to each one of you who supported me along the way…
Sometimes when life has you down and the bitter cold rain, snow and wind is howling outside, it helps to remind yourself of all the beautiful experiences you love the most about the great outdoors… and that summertime and sunny days will be here again in due time. “Once you realize that the road is the goal, and that you are…
Living in a cabin in rural Wyoming has its challenges, but there’s one advantage living in the boonies has over any house in a city: the five billion star view. Check out the view of the night sky from these Wyoming cabins and decide for yourself if you think the view is worth it. “Remember to…
Ever looked out your window and seen a supercell cloud like this one? No? Here in Laramie on the high plains it seems like we have the ultimate view of the infamous big skies of Wyoming… which come with big weather systems as well. When I saw these clouds forming while cooking dinner, I decided…
My Chacos have a special place in my heart. They have taken me on many many adventures. They have hiked miles upon miles of mountains and trails, soaked in the ocean, taken me fishing, been used as pool shoes, gotten muddy, dropped, lost, and I even broke my foot in them once (not my most fond Chaco…
I’m sure you all know the feeling you get when you get caught up in the chores of day to day life and forget to cut yourself a little slack and live a little sometimes. First off, before I go any further, let me say that not once, never, ever can I remember regretting a…
This year, I had the honor of have some of my work published in the first Tenkara Magazine. As Tenkara USA puts it, the magazine is “the first print publication dedicated to tenkara in the world, the Tenkara Magazine™ is a beautiful collection of essays, interviews, how-to’s, and philosophical thoughts revolving around the tenkara lifestyle. The…
I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Tenkara when they see me fishing with this weird pole, so as an answer, I present to you a guide of everything you need to know to become a Tenkara angler, including general background information, tips, resources, and my favorite instructional videos. Why Tenkara? Well, its…
With Wyoming snow pack down to 22% of the average, the fishing season this spring seems to be starting much earlier compared to last years record breaking 220% of average snow pack that made the rivers rage for what seemed like a never-ending spring runoff that ran through most of the mountain summer. The pass…