Summer Recap

From snowy Colorado summits to early New England foliage, this summer was a whirlwind of adventures. I spent July chasing 14ers in the San Juans, August exploring Maine’s coast and mountains with Mojave, and September squeezing in a final Colorado trip before camping through peak fall in New Hampshire. Here’s the full recap before ski season kicks off.

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Burnout on Four Wheels: My Evolving Relationship with Vanlife

In 2021, as the world stood still during the pandemic, Natalie and I did something that felt radically freeing—we bought a van and built it out into our own tiny home on wheels. We were inspired by all the dreamy YouTube channels and Instagram reels of nomads chasing sunsets, waking up in mountain vistas, and living cozy, curated lives on the road. The builds were beautiful—sometimes more inviting than real homes—and the promise of freedom, spontaneity, and adventure pulled us in like a tide.

And for a while, van life was exactly that: magical.

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June Recap

If there’s one thing I’m learning about my relationship with summer, it’s that time seems to slow down. Part of me is grateful because, in the winter, I feel like I’m living ski trip to ski trip, one storm to the next — and before you know it, winter is over. May lasted forever. June lasted just as long.

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May Recap

Here I am, writing this post in June, reflecting on the wild contrast from just a month ago when I was still immersed in deep winter. May kicked off with a snowy surprise. I spent a week in Summit County, a tradition I've crafted over the years, visiting in early May to take advantage of the epic snow conditions and the quieter crowds at Copper and A Basin.

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April Recap

April is generally not my favorite month. The painful transition from a wintry wonderland to melting snow and muddy trails leaves much to be desired in terms of outdoor scenery and opportunities for recreation. However, I’ve made the most of it by heading north to enjoy some of the last downhill and Nordic skiing. I also flew out to Colorado to wrap up the downhill ski season with a bang. During the downtime between ski days, I’ve kicked off my mountain biking season and started trail running again as the weather improved.

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March Recap

March came and went—despite all the time I spent traveling, it felt like it dragged on forever while also zooming by at the same time. Nonetheless, it was full of ski adventures, chilly winter nights, and the beautiful scenery of the Rockies.

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February Recap

Though a short month, February was packed with winter exploration and activities. It has been a pleasure to finally experience a real New England winter. Although we didn’t have snow on the ground to ring in 2025, a stable snowpack has been present in most of New Hampshire since early January. For the first time in several years, February actually felt like a true winter month.

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Stand Up For What You Stand On

America’s public lands, from the Rockies to the Grand Canyon, inspire millions. They define our national identity, serving as spaces for adventure, solace, and connection. These landscapes have fostered awe, created family memories, and provided wildlife habitats. Our national parks and forests are not just scenic—they are the heart and soul of our nation. It’s time to step up to save them.

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