ABOUT ME
Celebrating Adventure
There’s something about being entirely self-reliant that fascinates me. I started backpacking in 2014 with nearly 50 pounds of junk on my back and hiked 6 miles for a single night. It was cold, painful, and an all-around bad time, but there was something special about it that made me want to go back for more.
Over the years, I've learned and done so much, but certainly I’m no expert. I’m a pretty mediocre hunter, and I don’t like spending more than three nights on the trail. But I love sharing my adventures while learning how to go further and do more.
Beer
Now for something I’m an actual expert in, with a piece of paper to prove it. I’m an Advanced Cicerone, and I love beer and the community around it.
It started in 2013, when too much Skyrim had me curious about mead. I found a “10 easy steps” article, tossed Costco honey and yeast in a 5-gallon bucket, and made one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever tasted. Figuring out what went wrong led me to homebrewing, and from there to styles I’d never have tried. Eventually I traveled through Belgium and Germany hunting for lambics and rauchbier.
I’m a data analyst, so the Cicerone program was just a fun challenge that ended at the third level.
Beer, like happiness, is best when shared.