So the other day I noted my wallet was getting pretty worn out.  It has survived my 4800 mile trip in 2007 and the next five years.  I started by making a simple copy of the original (Alchemy Goods).  Instead of making one from bike tubes like the original I decided to use some scrap 2 layer GoreTex Multicam, I got from work.  There are two reasons for this:  the first is my sewing machine [...]

I thought I’d take a moment and list the things I love.  This isn’t everything but a good smattering of things that make me smile, laugh or just feel good when I see them.   This little guy is a Pika and their friggin’ adorable.  I’m comfortable enough with my manhood to say they are the cutest thing out there.  I always smile when I see one.  I’ve been know to sit at a rock [...]

Tech Tips for your camera. If you’ve ever done a lot of hiking like me you know all too well it can take a toll on your camera.  After my Pacific Crest Trail hike you could barely read any of the symbols on my camera.  We won’t even go into the condition of the LCD screen.  I had all this damage even though I kept my camera in a hip belt pocke Here are a [...]

The Leach Story So if you think I’m some tough bad ass hiker dude because of my 1000’s of miles of hiking, this story may change your mind some.  It will tell you how a tiny little creature turned this trail harden man into a screaming school girl.  (No offense ladies)  -scatman I was on my first ever thru-hike.  On February 28th I started hiking the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain in Georgia.  When I [...]

  ———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

A lot of times people tell me I’m intense.  I’ve come to realize not everyone is using the word in the same manner.  For some it’s negative, some positive, others it’s admiration, and worse some use it to put me into some sort of classification.  Simply put I’m judged by my intensity.  Some people say my intensity comes from the fact I’m from the right coast and a Boston native, while others just think I’m [...]

Post your photos of dogs wearing OR hats to their Facebook page by July 1st, 2011 for your chance at winning a $50 gift card to the OR Retail Store.  Winner will be chosen at random. ———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

Do you chase rabbits?  Do your friends call you “Sea Biscuit”?  If they do then you know what I’m about to talk about.  You could be a runner, cyclist, hiker or any other type of athlete.  You go out for a ride and there in the distance a flash of white catches your eye.  Instantly your primal instants kick in and the chase is on.  You drop your head and kick up the pace.  Adrenaline [...]

Below you will find what was supposed to be my goals for 2011.  Due to a foot injury two of the five events will go uncontested.  The Osbaldy and the Cle Elum Ridge 50k’s are out.  The others are still a go so I guess it’s now a 3×50. So what happen to the foot?  That’s a good question.  After a 2 hour visit to Real Rehab to look at my ankle and evaluate my [...]