Old Faithful Village, WY to Dubois, WY
Sloshing through the National Park, taking wrong turns and night hiking
Read MoreSloshing through the National Park, taking wrong turns and night hiking
Read MoreIf you've ever thought thru-hiking sounds difficult: you're correct! Here's an update on my brain
Read MoreThis was honestly the hardest section of Montana/Idaho, but full of good times nonetheless.
Read MoreIt’s the end of September; I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “What the heck?! The first Hike the Divide video was supposed to have been released by now, and I haven’t even seen a teaser video!” I understand your frustration, and I’m sorry to have put you through such utter torment…
Here’s the deal: Kristen, my amazing producer and editor, and I have decided that it would be far too logistically difficult to create high quality videos while I’m still hiking the trail. I only get access to internet once a week on average, and the back and forth of generating rough drafts, providing feedback, making adjustments and THEN having to write and record voice over narration without the proper equipment or facilities… well, it just wouldn’t result in the type of content we think would adequately convey Hike the Divide’s message. And that’s the important part, right? Sure, we could have a video with lots of cool hiking footage ready for you now, but this isn’t my story as much as it’s the story of the amazing folks I’ve met and the immensely important work they’re doing.
So! While it was a tough call to make, we’ve decided to push the release of Hike the Divide’s first video to a later date when the two of us can put our heads together and accomplish the necessary legwork with the proper resources. Realistically, this probably means a release date in early 2017. I will continue to publish short blog profile features of the movers and shakers with whom I’ve been meeting, so don’t fret too much.
Much love and a few friendly reminders: Otro Mundo es Posible! We are the people we’ve been waiting for! It’s in our hands!
-Connor/Bard
Is it Idaho or is it Montana? What is a hot springs saloon??
Read MoreFeaturing a few of Missoula's best and brightest climate warriors focusing on the communication and community building fronts
Read MoreA little update I wrote a few weeks ago about my first thousand miles on the CDT
Read MoreFinally hiking alone for a section through the Pintlers. Beer, wildfires, & questionable route choices!
Read MoreIn which I walk through more spider webs than Frodo in Shelob's Lair! Hooray!
Read MoreFacing off with cows for water, mystery van rides and fire lookouts, huckleberry smorgasbords and more!
Read MoreStorms, long ridge walks, yeast rings? Up to roughly mile 312
Read MoreGetting into the swing of things: rough weather, luxurious cabins and moonshine?
Read MoreRecap days 5-9: marmot kisses, moose visitors, gettin' high on mountains
Read MoreReport back from the very first few days of the hike
Read MoreThe countdown has finally run out - it's time to start walking
Read MoreFor this hike, I'll be carrying almost entirely used, borrowed or secondhand-purchased gear. Read on to find out how I managed that and why I went to the trouble.
Read MoreExclusive interview with Connor on the YIELD Mastermind Podcast!
Read MoreTo adequately respond to climate change, we're going to have to cooperate.
Yes, I'm an environmentalist. I literally hug trees.
But you don't have to be an environmentalist to be part of climate solutions
Read MoreOn Jan 26 and 28 I gave a series of presentations about Hike the Divide and activism to the middle school students at Sunnyside Environmental School as part of their week long teach-in on past, present and future energy sources and the human response to them. Read on to find out how it went! Fair warning - these kids are pretty dang inspiring and you'll probably *gasp* learn a few things from them.
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