This week I took advantage of a weather window to escape to the San Juan Islands for a solo paddling trip. I’ve enjoyed this route in the past and in late October there are no other paddlers to compete with for campsites. In fact, I saw only one other kayaker; a day tripper at my put-in on Lopez Island. So I got four days of adventuring in just before the rains arrive. It was calm, not too cold and beautiful.
A photo shoot with EXPED USA on Vashon Island /
Shooting the famous MegaMat Auto, Mega Pump and a new sleeping bag for next year, Luxewool Sleeping Bag Duo. Good day of shooting with great people! And Vashon Island is always a nice location.
Trail work with EXPED USA and Washington Trails Association /
Hiking in the Lake District, England /
While in the Lake District this summer, we hiked the famous Coledale Horseshoe route, which included topping out on one of the Wainwrights - Grisedale Pike. Fantastic!
Hiking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites, Italy /
We recently had a fine trek along the AV1 in the Dolomites. This was my first trip in these mountains and I was struck by the scale of the range and the size of the walls we encountered along the route. I’ve read about the Dolomites for years, talked to friends who have been there and seen photos, but none of that prepared me for the impressive reality! Here are a few photos from the trip.
