JESUS MARIA
Dusk falls as my Enfield and I pull into the tiny town of Jesus María village. It took all day to ride the winding mountain road here...
A blog about Wanderlust and Enthusiasm for Adventuring the World.
The road is a concept for there are many types of roads to travel upon.
From scaling mountains, to pushing boundaries, to the simple act of being in another's culture we grow and feel something that speaks to our soul.
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avenking9
- Nov 3, 2021
- 6 min
Vacation Philosophy and Tips for the Garden Island
I am convinced I might be somewhat solar powered. Maybe its just the fact that my Pacific Northwest lifestyle means I spend a good 8...
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Dustin Nere
- Oct 30, 2021
- 6 min
High in the Saddle
Soon as we got going down the trail, I was riding high in the saddle feeling like John Wayne or Clint Eastwood in a classic western film…ok,
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Charlie Weisel
- Oct 20, 2021
- 6 min
Couch to Crutches in 7 Weeks - How to Not Train for a Half Marathon
This, my friends, is a guide to how NOT to train for a half marathon. There are plenty of books, articles and training plans about how...
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Kayla Koeune
- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Alaska - The Land of Outdoors
When you are thinking of the greatness of the unknown, it is hard not to think of the vastness of the wild that resides in Alaska. Always...
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Charlie Weisel
- Oct 3, 2021
- 5 min
Preservation and its Necessity
There are few places on this planet left unmarred by the relentless pursuit of human dominance and over population, few places that have...
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Dustin Nere
- Aug 26, 2021
- 4 min
Machu Picchu on the cheap
As we stood around in the drizzling rain waiting for the front end loader to attempt to grade the riverbed for our crossing, nothing was...
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tuckerballister7
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
Hiking Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park
Hiking Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park was one of the coolest stops on my early California travels. Check out the details!
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Kayla Koeune
- May 4, 2021
- 11 min
Scaling the Dolomites
I experienced the worst moment during my third via ferrata. A via ferrata with a section classified as "difficult".
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Kayla Koeune
- Apr 21, 2021
- 7 min
15 Miles on the Kalalau Trail
What is your Greatest Fear? Do you have one? Is it something you challenge yourself with or is it something you avoid? I am one to...
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alicia merrell
- Apr 6, 2021
- 16 min
Contemplating with Mt. Fuji
“Only the strong should continue!” “If you are not strong enough, you should stay back.” “You will have to turn around if you’re too...
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tuckerballister7
- Feb 26, 2021
- 6 min
Hot Springs of the Eastern Sierras
If you’re anywhere near eastern California, you need to plan visits to some of the best hot springs of the Eastern Sierras!
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Kayla Koeune
- Dec 7, 2020
- 3 min
El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque is a significant place for several reasons. It was the one of the oldest refuges in the Western Hemisphere..
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darwinscreationism
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Cowgirl Wisdom: don't get caught in the rope
I like the metaphor too. What other ways can you still hold the rope but be safe to let go of it at a moment's notice?
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Kayla Koeune
- Sep 9, 2020
- 5 min
King Lake Trail and the Devils Thumb Pass
I could describe the views and the peace one feels in the trees and on the mountain but it’s just something you have to go experience!
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Dustin Nere
- Jul 31, 2020
- 6 min
"Finding Nowhere"
This pandemic has been interesting for everyone.... We’d both gotten out on some day rides but we both were itching for a bit of adventure
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Dustin Nere
- Mar 25, 2020
- 11 min
Saying Yes to Adventure
We spent the evening going over our gear and making final preparations. Now it felt real, we’re going to Africa to hike Mount Kenya!
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Andrew
- Mar 11, 2020
- 6 min
TURPEEEENES!!!
Our mission is to make a fire with spark so that we can boil water to make a cup of tea out in the middle of nowhere.
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Meghan White
- Feb 12, 2020
- 4 min
When a mommy and daddy shark love each other...
Is a quarter-life crisis a thing? If not, can it be a thing? Because that's the justification I have been giving myself for ditching my we
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Kayla Koeune
- Jan 23, 2020
- 5 min
The Detour that Sparked a Mission
As I look toward the sun setting behind the red canyons of Zion National Park, a feeling of calm comes over me. I have found the Good Life.
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