THE REDHEADED NOMAD
The Redheaded Nomad was born from my adventures. I’m a plant-powered artist and adventurer in love with mountains and wild places. My favorite adventures are by foot, rope, and bicycle; they push the boundaries of my fears, and draw me closer to my primal animal roots in this big beautiful world.
Over the years I have shifted to a minimalist approach. On my adventures I travel light, partially inspired by my broken back, but also by the philosophy of "less is more". Traveling light has impressed upon me how little I really need.
SELECT ADVENTURES
THRU-HIKING
The Wonderland Trail - 2022
Hayduke Trail - 2020
Tahoe Rim Trail - 2019
Senterio Delle Orobie Occidentali through the Bergamo Alps - Italy 2015.
Arizona Trail - 2015.
Continental Divide Trail - 2014.
Pacific Crest Trail - 2012.
Pacific Crest Trail - 2011 (500 mile section).
MOUNTAINS
Summits/Climbing...
Colorado 14er’s - (13)
Utah County Highpoints - (12 of 29)
Nevada County Highpoints - (14 of 17)
Oregon County Highpoints - (20 of 36)
Pico Fraile, Nevado de Toluca, Mexico - 2018.
Sierra de la Laguna highpoint, Baja California Sur, Mexico - 2018.
Picacho del Diablo, Baja California Norte, Mexico - 2017.
New Mexico County Highpoints (complete).
Arizona County Highpoints (complete).
Grand Teton, Wyoming, 2013.
Middle Teton, Wyoming, 2013.
U.S. State Highpoints (49 of 50).
Moby Grape, Canon Cliffs, New Hampshire, 2008.
Whitney Gilman, Cannon Cliffs, New Hampshire, 2007.
Cotopoxi, Ecuador, 2007.
Cayambe, Ecuador, 2007.
Mount Washington, Oregon, 2006.
Mount Stuart, Washington 2009 & 2013.
Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington, 2007.
Matthes Crest - California, 2006 & 2009.
Cathedral Peak & Eichorn's Pinnacle, California, 2009.
Mt Washington, New Hampshire, multiple winter ascents, 2005-2011.
BICYCLE / BIKEPACKING
...lots of trails around Moab, Gooseberry Mesa, Sedona, and southern Arizona ...though long multi-day adventures are my favorite.
Danger Bird, New Mexico - 2021
Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route, combinations of the singletrack, dirt-road, and Tres Volcanos routes - 2018
Baja Divide, Baja California, Mexico - 2017.
El Camino del Diablo, Arizona - 2017 & 2018.
George S. Michelson Trail (bicycle), South Dakota 2008.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Maryland 2007.
W&OD Trail, Maryland 2007.
You can follow stories of my adventures here on my travel/adventure blog. For more frequent updates and photos of my adventures, follow The Redhedhead Nomad on Instagram.