Dirtbag Lifestyle

I first met Derick Lugo, who went by Mr. Fabulous back in those days, on the Appalachian Trail in 2012. We were both bright-eyed thru-hikers with our sights set to Maine. He was not yet an author and...

I’m branching out of my usual hiking related content today to share with the youngsters out there (can I use that word now that I’m 30?) 30 things I learned by the age of 30. I turned 30...

I remember when I landed my first out of state seasonal job after college. I announced to my family that I was moving to Colorado to work at a pizza shop in a ski town. They thought I was wasting my...

It’s been 8 years now that I’ve been into wilderness backpacking. I’ve hiked the Appalachian Trail, walked across Nepal’s Himalaya, worked as a wilderness guide in Utah, and...

Strong females in the wild. You know the bro-hiker type, though he comes in many different forms. Maybe he’s got an ultra-light pack and wants to give you unsolicited advice on your gear choices and...

This post is sponsored in partnership with REI and the Force of Nature campaign. All opinions are my own. This year, REI has launched their Force of Nature campaign with the goal of leveling the...

Tomorrow is the beginning of my last eight day shift as a wilderness therapy guide in Southwest Utah. Then I will be departing to Nepal to start the Great Himalaya Trail. I’ve been at my job...

This is the eighth full month that I’ve been living out of my car, and what a crazy experience it’s been. I’m currently considering getting an apartment because my car is nearing...