Having now spent two weeks working with De La Gente in San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala, I feel relatively comfortable writing about their work and the impact they are having on the world at large. Formerly called “As Green as it … Read More

Each one of us has a footprint on this Earth. The most physical manifestation of this footprint is where we live: our home. As we travel to and from work, or to visit relatives, or visit the grocery store, we … Read More

Recently, Randall Olson, a well-known data analyst, plotted the most efficient “Great American Road Trip” using an algorithm he designed to “find Waldo” as quickly as possible. In a nutshell, the algorithm finds the most direct route between a specific … Read More

Every year, my current school sends its 9th class for a week long trip to San Miguel Escobar in Guatemala. I was lucky enough to go last year and have been chosen to go again this year. While this is … Read More

This walk is the reason why I am going to Europe this time around. My dad has been fantasizing about this walk for decades. I feel blessed that I will be able to share it with him! He is one … Read More

Growing up I always associated wool with itchy sweaters, overheating feet, and baggy garments built for box people. All of that changed when I was first introduced to the wonders of merino wool by Icebreaker and Smartwool. I scored my … Read More

When I think about a do-all pant, I imagine myself bungee jumping, rock climbing, sledding, handstand walking, sky diving, running, yoga, back squatting, cooking, kneeling, dancing, and anything else life throws my direction. Basically being Mr. Fancy Pants from that … Read More

I knew I would come across this shoe at one point or another. In my mind, the Speedcross line of trail running shoe has always felt like the badass trail shredder that Salomon has to offer. Whether or not it … Read More

These shoes, or the previous version (and the version before that), have been my main shoe for about the last 4 years. I picked them up as I was transitioning away from barefoot running. I couldn’t actually run barefoot in … Read More