Musings and quips from a life spent in the mountains
Welcome! I'm Brian, an adventure junkie based in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. My 9-5 centers on work transitioning to a clean energy economy. Sunrises, evenings and weekends are where I refill my cup in the alpine with my wife Dani and dog Vilas, where most of these stories are born.
Areas of Stoke
Gear Testing
I don't write gear reviews from a desk. With years of experience as an outdoor writer and gear tester, I've built a reputation for taking equipment into the kinds of harsh, demanding environments that separate marketing hype from performance reality. Whether it's whiteout alpine conditions or hauling bikes over passes that make me question my life choices, my philosophy is to test gear the way it's meant to be used - and then some.
Trip Reports
Blog Writing
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Beyond gear reviews and trip reports, I create compelling blog content for outdoor brands and destination resorts looking to connect with adventure-seeking audiences. I craft stories that inspire action - whether that's getting readers excited about a new trail system, highlighting the unique experiences a resort offers, or building brand loyalty through authentic narratives rooted in real outdoor experiences. With a writer's eye for detail and an adventurer's understanding of what motivates people to explore, I aim to deliver content that doesn't just fill a blog but drive engagement and build community around your brand.
My writing focuses on trip reports from far-flung destinations where the trails are faint and the snow is earned. With a focus on backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and biking, I'm interested in expeditions to remote locations that showcase both the thrill of human-powered adventure and the gear that makes it possible. These aren't sanitized travel pieces - they're honest accounts of what it takes to access untouched lines and rugged trails, complete with the challenges, rewards, and insights that come from venturing beyond the Heatmap.
