When I informed Mount Juliet Fire Department that I would miss training the first week of March to go climb in Utah, my captain looked over at me and scoffed, “Broke college kid, yeah right!” We laughed, I continued mopping the floor, and then three weeks later my friend and I high-tailed it to desert country for my final spring break.
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Interview with Vinayak Jay Malla Nepalese Mountain Guide and Everest Summiteer
In October of 2015, I trekked in Nepal with nine American friends. Vinayak Jay Malla was the guide for our group of ten. Over the course of our 100-mile trek, all of us came to admire, respect, and genuinely like Vinayak. He and I have stayed in touch, and my friendship and admiration have only… Continue reading Interview with Vinayak Jay Malla Nepalese Mountain Guide and Everest Summiteer
5 CARD STUD BICYCLE RIDE
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: 5 CARD STUD EVENT PAGE 22ish or 27ish mile bike route options. Start at Daddy's Dogs in the Nations. Collect 5 playing cards from 5 locations. (additional bonus cards available at Shelby Ave. Bicycle Shop) Best hands win prizes when returning to the finish at Daddy's Dogs in The Nations.… Continue reading 5 CARD STUD BICYCLE RIDE
End of Season Sale
Trails in Motion Film Screening
Join us for the Trails in Motion film screening on March 12th! We'll provide popcorn, seating, and an excellent collection of films! This event is Bring Your Own Beverage. Get here early to get a good seat
Outdoor Clothing 101
A deep dive into fabrics and layering
Wool you or wool you not?
This is the 21st century. We can make (nearly) zero waste clothes out of recycled soda bottles that a company spent more than my year's salary designing. Why then would you resort to exercising in material reminiscent of the civil war? I'm talking about wool, (one of) nature's original wonder materials. Full disclosure: I <3… Continue reading Wool you or wool you not?