Did you know that if you spend too much time alone too deep in the backcountry, you’ll learn the secrets of the world? That’s not entirely true, but you will find some curious corners of your brain. Here are some of mine.

New Year in the Swell

It’s 8am on a brisk Saturday in January, and I’m shuffling through my gear closet, rallying Sunny’s winter puffy and praying for a full fuel canister. Nope. If my new hiking partner doesn’t have any, it’ll be a chilly evening for me. We’re thick in the doldrums of winter, and short days and work stress…