Episode 14…Grab life by the horns. My first full Ironman in Cozumel literally lead me to grab life by the horns, on a Brahma Bull. Ironman Cozumel: 2.4 mile ocean swim, 112 mile bike, and…
The Grand Tetons are truly a magnificent National Park. Learn how to have your Ultimate Adventure in the Grand Tetons. My very first trip out West as a kid was to the Grand Teton…
Hiking The Enchantments in the Cascades is an enchanting hike to say the least. I created this Ultimate Through-Hike Guide just for you. Previously, I had never heard of The Enchantments, but when a…
Iceland in winter? Don’t let the cold weather deter you. The winter is an amazing time to see Iceland and here is your Ultimate Winter Guide. Iceland. What can I say? It’s been on…
The Zion Traverse in Zion National Park is a must-do for adventurers. Plan your through hike with this Ultimate Guide. Nothing clears my head better than a long endurance event. When I was invited…
Returning home to Nashville, TN after being in India for 6.5 weeks was an incredible feeling. I loved the homecoming, walks in Centennial Park, reunion with my dog Fitz Roy and friends and family.…
Patagonia is a place I’ve romanticized ever since I saw the documentary, A Line Across the Sky, at a Reel Rock event in Nashville, TN on October 15th, 2015. Two famous rock climbers, Tommy…
See the November 5th, 2016 post for Part 1 and the November 27th post for Part 2 of NOLS Himalaya. It was October 2nd, 2016 and we were at 18,500 feet on top of…
See November 5th, 2016 post for NOLS Himalaya, Part 1: The Approach. Surrounded by the Pindari River and the glaciated mountains, Zero Point is a gem, a Himalayan heaven. We spent 6 days at…
About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to do something drastic, something life-changing, something longer than my typical one week excursions. I wanted to climb the famous (or infamous) white peaks of the…
Haley’s Comments is a blog about getting outside my comfort zone. The adventure I’m about to describe is one that millions of people choose to accept on a daily basis. Not me. In fact, choosing…
My next “big” event was Ironman Cozumel, but I had some other adventures to conquer along the way. One of which included climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington. Mt. Rainier is an active volcano that…