Check another one off the bucket list as this past weekend with the help of our friend and neighbor Matt we completed our first mountaineering hike to the summit Mount Whitney. It had us using crampons and ice axes as we climbed … Continue reading
Check another one off the bucket list! A unexpected adventure seed was planted a few years back while reading through a cycling touring book; Bicycle Journeys with Jerry. A group of retired folks trekked across the Grand Canyon in a … Continue reading
I grew up outside of Houston, TX (Elevation 50 feet), but since 2001 lived in Austin, TX (Elevation 150 feet). About a year and a half ago when visiting Vail and snowmobiling a friend pointed out Mount Massive and told … Continue reading
The National Park System has to be one of our favorite things about the United States. We have enjoyed hitting as many as we can during our two weeks a year vacation spans over the past 10 years, which has … Continue reading
Chicago is known for deep dish pizza, the Cubs, Lincoln Park, and probably the best St. Patty’s day celebration in the United States, but it should be said the cities ability to bring together friends has to be tops for … Continue reading
How many times have you flown into Las Vegas and after spending days in a Casino full of freezing cold recycled air wished you could escape? OK us neither as we would just head out to the pool, but next time you … Continue reading
This is a fun blog to post as I believe this is when our true adventurous spirit began together. We left the comfort of shorter hikes behind us and we started taking on bigger challenges that made us nervous but … Continue reading
A trip of firsts with our friends! First time to… New York City The Statue of Liberty Times Square Central Park The MOMA Broadway Musical (Wicked) Off Broadway Musical (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) Shutting down the highways … Continue reading
After our nuptials we headed off for a two part honeymoon; one part adventure and one part relaxation. We decided our adventure would be found through 7 days of exploring California. Neither of us had spent much time there and … Continue reading
On the other side of the family it’s an annual tradition to celebrate Mrs. RTW’s sister’s birthday in the scenic desert of Scottsdale Arizona. We have had a lot of fun here over the years hiking, cycling, taking hot air … Continue reading