Stories About the West - Wild Westish. (Page 8)

Lessons Learned on Strawberry Mountain

7 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West camping dust Onion Creek Poo Strawberry Mountain

RK and I have perfected our style of adventure in many parts of the west. We have finely honed our navigational skills to find solitude, open space and clean air. But we have a new home base.

There is a marmot at my house

7 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West central oregon country living marmot

There is a marmot living under my front porch. I also heard it on the roof (hopefully the roof and not the attic), perhaps having a scuffle with a jay. Most days he/she is lounging on the front step or eating things in the field next door.

Research & Discovery

7 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West hiking newberry volcanic national monument Oregon trail running

There is a lot of jagged, very striking rock in Central Oregon. A lot of volcanos in the distance, white-capped with snow, and boatloads of buttes.

Pivot

7 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West dogs fly fishing Oregon trail running trails

I never really wanted to live in Utah. For at least 6 years I claimed to be on the “one year plan.” My problem was with Utah’s urban areas, but the surrounding landscapes turned out to be a huge exploration opportunity.

Tearing

7 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West dandelions dogs shoulder surgery trail running utah volcanoes

Yesterday my shoulder surgeon told me I was “stiff, but nice.” I struggled to figure out what nice meant in terms of healing, but then he added, “Most people aren’t very happy with me when their shoulder is still stiff at 12 weeks.” Ugh.