Mount Mitchell is Overrated

Before I dive into the events that lead to the creation of this post, I think it’s important that you … More

Rise & Grind

There’s few social media captions I hate more than anything including any form of #RiseandGrind. I could write paragraphs about … More

I wanted to take one last weekday hike back in October before the time changed and chose Wild Cat Rock … More

I mistakenly thought I’d conquered the highest mountain in the eastern US when my brother and I did New Hampshire’s … More

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

We had a conversation at work last week about whether or not you’re safer from serial killers in your home … More

If I’m not careful, someone who casually peers my blog and notices only the post cover-photos is going to think … More

Catawba Falls is one of those hikes everyone who’s been in Asheville for a little while asks me if I’m … More

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

Approximately three quarters, maybe a little less, maybe a little more (no one will ever know since I’m Fitbit-less) into … More