Things I’ve Written..

Here are a few things I’ve written.   Several were written with the objectives of my employer at the time in mind, but I hope that they communicate my creative ability and passion for the subjects I’ve chosen.

A brief piece about trekking poles from Sonoma County Parks Newsletter.

Page 1 and Page 2 of a piece I wrote for Running Times Magazine.

Here is Western Trails Magazine.  It’s designed to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the unique resources of a new system of public lands, the BLM’s National Landscape Conservation  System.

Here’s another short article I wrote for American Trails Magazine, a publication of American Trails.

A Maine magazine called The Exception asked me to write an article on the need to invest in trails in Maine.  Here is Page one and here is page two.

I’ve been working with a great online community called Trailspace.  I developed a comprehensive guide to trekking poles that was featured in a four-part series:

Trekking Poles: To Use or Not, Benefits and Drawbacks (Part 1)

Trekking Poles: Parts Explained (Part 2)

Trekking Poles: Selecting a Pair (Part 3)

Trekking Poles: Fit, Maintenance, and Tips (Part 4)

While at American Hiking Society, I wrote articles on a variety of topics.  Here are a selected few:

Title/Link Subject Department
Trekking Poles A quick introduction to the benefits of trekking poles, and some of their potential ecological consequences. Outdoor Skills
Avoid Common Hiking Mishaps Tricks to avoid common show-stoppers on the trail. Outdoor Skills
Spring Cleaning How to make sure your gear is fresh and clean come spring. Outdoor Skills
Select Sustainability How to ensure your gear choices are as sustainable as possible. Outdoor Skills
Hiking Gear, Then and Now How hiking gear has changed over the years. Outdoor Skills
A Walk Through Time 1 and 2 Remembering backpacking pioneer and author Colin Fletcher. Book Reviews
The National Landscape Conservation System: One Step Closer to Permanent Protection A progress report on legislative efforts to protect 26 million acres of incredible western lands. Hiking in Action
Increasing Understanding Through Trails A quick study of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the controversy it generated in rural Utah and how hiking trails are helping the locals love it. Special Reports
American Hiking Society Volunteers Maintain the Pinnell Mountain Trail A first person account of trail maintenance in the land of the midnight sun. Special Reports
Historic Easement Reached on Continental Divide Trail A background on the grating of an easement to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in Wyoming. Special Reports
Congress Passes Legislation to Benefit Hikers A summary of the historic public lands bill I helped to pass. Special Reports
National Voice for Hikers A summary of policy activities I participated in at American Hiking Society Special Report
Winter Hiking The pleasures and challenges of winter hiking. Outdoor Skills
Lightweight Techniques Exposes myths and truths about lightening your load. Outdoor Skills