Peace In A Tin Can

07/31/2017

Anybody know what species of hummingbird this is???

06/05/2017

composed and casual free soloing (sans cord) 2000ft above the deck on the Enduro Pitch of Freerider yesterday. Alex's process to prepare for his dream of free soloing El Cap has been an incredible, and sometimes stressful, journey to witness and be a part of over the last two years all the while filming him for a feature documentary (co-directed by ). In some ways I expected (and prayed for) nothing less on his big day but it was still mind bending to see how relaxed he was in the final days leading up to the climb and of course during the climb - as seen here locked off reaching full extension high on the wall with mere finger tips in contact to granite, feet smeared on nothing. What I've learned over the last 10 years about Alex is he isn't the kid that shows up to do well on the exam. If it counts, he's there to ace it, take the extra credit points and finish early. I'd say he aced his final exam yesterday with extra credit for style and composure. When he got to the top, he looked at me and said "I'm pretty sure I could go back to the bottom and do it again right now." Congrats bud. You crushed. It was historic, it was moving, it was brilliant. Thanks to all of Alex's climbing partners who supported Akon the way and especially to one helluva film crew for staying committed through thick and thin and doing some of the best work I've ever seen. So so proud of everyone.

05/30/2017

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04/21/2017

A blog about outdoor living in Michigan and beyond. Camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, and nature observation.

02/24/2017

Photo by Sarah Morgan.

07/27/2016

Follow these tips for dispersed camping on state forest lands and use these links to ensure a hassle-free, close-to-home adventure

06/25/2016

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves: what am I going to listen to now that I’ve finished Serial? Here at Gociety, we have tirelessly…

04/22/2016

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Photo © Jason Whalen

04/17/2016

It puts a brand new twist on what camping means.

04/14/2016

A new place to hike is always challenging, but rewarding!
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04/14/2016

Let’s set the record straight on some of the hiking world’s worst myths about women. First one: It’s not just men who believe these things.