Life outside the terminal

Adventures &
Pursuits

From desert canyons to mountain trails, from music studios to open roads — here's what keeps me curious, energized, and alive.

Adventure stories
Utah · Backpacking
Coyote Gulch
Multi-day pack through slickrock canyons, natural arches, and slot canyon narrows in the Grand Staircase — one of Utah's most stunning backcountry routes.
California · Road Trip
Coastal Highway 1
Car camping road trips up and down the California coast — beaches, redwoods, sea cliffs, and everything in between. A recurring adventure with no fixed itinerary.
Sierra Nevada · Off-Road
The Rubicon Trail
An impromptu weekend run on one of the most legendary 4x4 trails in North America. Granite slabs, boulder fields, and zero regrets.
Nevada / California · Multi-sport
Lake Tahoe Life
Backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, and cycling — Tahoe is practically a second home, with a new adventure waiting every season.
Nevada · Culture & Community
Austin → Black Rock City
Road-tripped from Austin, TX to Burning Man — a 1,600-mile journey to the most surreal, creative, and community-driven gathering on Earth.
Hobbies & interests
Music & sound
Creating music · Hand percussion · DJing · Singing
Outdoor pursuits
Hiking · Biking · Kayaking · Camping · Backpacking
Wheels & engines
Off-roading · Motorcycle riding · Motorsports · Road tripping
Tech & craft
Gaming · Drone flying · DIY projects · Target shooting
Creative & home
Painting · Cooking · Gardening · Weight training
Events & travel
Burning Man · Traveling · Motorsports events
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