Meaningless Encounters With Wildlife

Last week I arrived at the gym around 5:50 AM. I got out of the car, shuffled around to my … More

Rattlesnake Lodge and Five Other Close-to-Asheville Hikes

Asheville is a major hiking destination and a gateway to The Blue Ridge Parkway. Still, I think something people don’t … More

I respect consistency. You could be a piece-of-shit person, but as long as you’re consistent and transparent about your shittiness, … More

It may be a bit of a cliché, but I’ve decided my very favorite Asheville hike is the Black Balsam … More

I was ready, when I was summiting Tennent Mountain, to write that I was merely “whelmed,” (which I swear was … More

Editor’s Note: I wrote this three weeks ago, but then got busy with my real job, and thus it’s no … More