“I really appreciate Spotlights like this for people that have to fight to get a seat at the table, this gives us our own entire table.”

I wrote an article for the Green Mountain Club about How to Start Hiking as an LGBTQ+ Person. This piece includes tips for queer folks who are new to hiking or who need an extra boost of comfort before hitting the trail.

“I don’t just want queer representation in the industry, I want a thriving queer-dominant sector. No more waiting for the white cishet hegemony to open doors for us, it's time to pick the locks.”

Bearfoot Theory has been one of my go-to websites for trip ideas and planning tips for several years now. I’m really excited to share this story about How to Be a Good LGBTQ+ Ally Outside & on the Trail with their community! Please follow the link to take a look and share it with friends and family who might benefit from a discussion of allyship in the outdoors.

Please enjoy this break from your regularly scheduled Wild Wanderer programming to read about my first adventure in England. I write a column for the Idaho Press about my adventures “Across the Pond,” but sadly due to timing with COVID, this one couldn’t be published. I hope you enjoy!

Knowing how to find affordable outdoor gear is a helpful skill to have in your arsenal. Here are some tips to get you started.

Stanley, Idaho is one of my favorite places on Earth. The epic Sawtooth Mountains, amazing hot springs, and an incredible lack of crowds makes Stanley a mecca for hiking, backpacking, and camping.