Hidden Lake Lookout
Sketches, video, photos, and details from my hike to the Hidden Lake Peaks in the North Cascades.
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Hut Skiing
Sketches from Gardner Hut in the Methow Valley. My paints were freezing on my paper.
Climbing in Five Fingers
Ascending the South Arete of the Early Winter Spires in KSO Five Fingers.
Operation Ice Bridge
Details about my father’s polar research and current work with NASA’s Icebridge project.
Toe Shoes in the Mountains
Review of my first backpacking trip wearing Vibram Five Fingers.
Radio Interview
Radio clip from “Ends of Earth” radio program featuring my expeditionary art.
Hooky
Yesterday was hot in Seattle- weather reports said at least 90 degrees (which may seem wimpy to some of you). [...]
Custom Wedding Rings (Part II)
In March, I posted here about my wonderful metalsmith friend, Colin Kippen, who is making wedding rings for me and Darin Reid [...]
Wilderness First Responder
I’m settling into my routine now after a great Wilderness First Responder (WFR) class in the Methow Valley, one of [...]
Great Weekend and Learning to Save Lives
I’m catching up from a great (although busy!) last week. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Greenwood [...]
Adventurous Eating
I was a vegetarian for 12 years until I started traveling. I strayed from my herbivore habits in 2002 when [...]
Habib Koite and Bamada
Last night I saw Malian musician Habib Koité and Bamada at the Triple Door in Seattle. Habib’s music transports me [...]
Field Notes: Travel
When people first learn about my work, they often ask me about my travels. I feel fortunate with the opportunities [...]
Boating Adventures
Yesterday was a beautiful day in Seattle and in the afternoon I took off on my bike to meet the [...]
Risky Business
My college (Carleton) alumni magazine the Voice included a profile of me in a recent feature, “Risky Business.” I’ve since [...]
Cooper Elementary
Last week and the previous week, I had the pleasure of teaching Nature Journaling and tools for observations to students [...]