After two thru-hikes and several more section hikes, here's my advice for hiking the Art Loeb Trail...

Music featured in this video: “Mountains In My Way” by Vens Adams , “Should I Let Go” by Sky Toes , “The Sky Of Our Ancestors” by Kevin...

These are my top 10 staple gear items. Each of which play an integral role on my backpacking trips.

Almost two years and hundreds of miles later, here are my thoughts on VivoBarefoot's Primus Trail II shoes...

In this devotion from the Spring 2023 newsletter we take an example from the life of Jesus and what it means to serve others.

After years of hearing about the beauty of Grayson Highlands, I finally got to experience it for myself... and it did NOT disappoint!

Picking up a few miles from where we left off the year before, Barrett and I set out on another adventure in the Land of the Noonday Sun.

In this devotion from the Winter 2022 newsletter we examine a warning in Psalm 95 against a hardened heart and how it relates to worship

In September, Nora and I backpacked to Big Bald. During our trip, we were treated to a vibrant sunset and even more incredible sunrise!

If you're wondering what makes Roan such a special place, I think this quote from an old Cloudland brochure answers it perfectly: "No pen...

What gear do my dogs take on backpacking trips? How much does it all usually weigh? In this post, I answer these questions and more!

In this devotion from the Fall 2022 newsletter we discuss God's standard of good vs. the world's in Jesus' encounter with a rich young ruler

Let’s talk about what I feed my dogs on backpacking trips. There are a lot of options out there. Here's some examples of what works for me!

Here's our three day adventure through the wild but oh so wonderful landscape of Pisgah NF’s Pisgah ranger district.

Yonah Mountain is a fun 5 mile trip for beginners and experienced backpackers alike. Nora and I had a great time on this overnight hike.

I know a thing or two about having a heavy, overloaded pack. I'd like to share what I've done to keep my pack under 25lbs consistently!

In this post, I share the benefits of hiking in a skirt, how I layer outfits, and my top recommendations to try on the trail.

In this devotion from the Summer 2022 newsletter we discuss Christ's incredible love for us and how we are to reflect that love to others.

I can't think of better way to spend the first backpacking trip of 2022 than a 19 mile trek through the Uwharries with the folks I love most