About me

The Pacific Northwest is a wonderland of mind-blowing outdoor scenery. We’ve got it all, from rugged mountains to old-growth forests, the high desert, the winding coast, with the Columbia River Gorge running right through the middle. But with such a long list of highly explorable gems comes the paralysis of choice. What guidebook to buy? Which cardinal direction to even turn first? On an unexpectedly free day, it can be maddeningly difficulty to pick a hike or camping trip. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and stay in town.

My friends, this is what I hope to help change. These days we absolutely need a way to reinvigorate ourselves, and take a break from the constant bombardment of information and notifications.

My goals are to:

A. Consistently introduce new opportunities for folks to be outdoors—at every level from strolls in Forest Park to multi-day backpacking trips.

B. Make those trips enticing and memorable by writing and recording songs about them, and filming fun videos on the trail with some history and how-tos, as well as any info you should have before tackling!

C. Help everyone feel more connected to this crazy land around us!

My three favorite things in life are making music, backpacking, and telling stories through film. This project is my attempt to mash all three together into something compelling.

In addition to posting videos, songs, and photos on YouTube and IG I plan to write weekly Substack Blogs, recommending cool and fresh trails—especially within three hours of Portland—based on the time of year and forecast. I’ll do more in-depth pieces highlighting specific trips and trails that I’m particularly fond of, and think that more folks should be aware of.

I’ll also be musing on topics like the interconnectedness of music & place, occasional gear reviews, as well as conducting interviews with experts on the indigenous history of the area, conservation news, and more ways to get involved with the outdoors.

I also play guitar and saxophone in several local bands, and directed a music video that won an award back in 2022.