Daryl and I did time together. He was a correctional officer at the Idaho Correctional Institution – Orofino while I was serving there as a Volunteer and Religious Services Coordinator. … Read More
When I first began as a wilderness therapy field guide, my pack was down-right full and heavy, but over time I was able to dial in my essential gear and … Read More
Elevation Low: 1760 ft High: 1934 ft Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best Seasons: Spring to Fall Maps: Selway_Falls_460011515_FSTopo.pdf Fog_Mountain_460011507_FSTopo.pdf Fees: None Directions: Take Highway 12 east past Kooskia … Read More
I decided to have a little fun with a video post this time showing what and how I’m packing for our Seek the Clearwater Discovery Trek this weekend on the … Read More
The river is white and frothing as it tumbles down the mountain, splashing over rocks and fallen trees until its banks find room to spread out and the waters slow … Read More
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Transformation has become a bit of a theme for me. I talk about it in my recent blog posts, but it’s woven all throughout Clearwater Trekker. It was there in … Read More
Elevation Low: 1700 ft High: 2200 ft Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best Seasons: Year round Maps: Dworshak Dam & Reservoir Recreation Areas Fees: Dworshak State Park Idaho … Read More
Every time we go hiking we follow the three stages of a rite of passage. In his book, The Rites of Passage, Arnold van Gennep (1873-1957) defined the three parts … Read More
When I first started as a wilderness therapy field guide, I knew nothing about the trails I was headed out on. Of course, I had the map, so I knew … Read More
