Tag: culture

April 17, 2019 – Turrialba, Costa Rica

“Whenever you go to a place there’s something magical about learning the process,” Gabriela states as I listen intently. “Not just consuming. Learning how it grows, how does it affect the land, how does it affect your life? …

January 8, 2019 – Kirkwood Mountain, California

Click. Click, click. I adjust the frame and take a deep breath. Exhale. Click. A smile finds its way to my face as I enjoy a rare “me day” on the mountain. I’m at the top of “The …

November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California

If it weren’t for these hikes… Stop it, Nick. Look around you. Breathe the air. Enjoy the free time while you can. I often struggle with my mindset when it comes to these transitions. When I come to …

October 12, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

A stark contrast from one host to the next. Certainly not in a bad way; this host is the “homestead” type with a father (Jacob), mother (Rachel), and two daughters (Alora and Natoma). Here, they focus on herbalism, …

January 12, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

Well, I certainly hope this is my low point of the season. In a nut shell, I tell Chad: “My car has been hit twice in two months while parked (without me in it, costing me $1,000 in …

August 12, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

Before we know it, we see another meteor. What an incredible night. One of my friends hosted a fire/party tonight, which led up to a midnight boat ride on one of the clearest nights I’ve seen in a …