Hi, I’m John

Welcome to the website! It’s filled with an eclectic range of articles, but I suppose that means I have eclectic interests. 

I did my undergrad at Colorado College and I am now a 4th year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. In the future I am looking to pursue training in diagnostic radiology. In my free time I still enjoy taking photographs and exploring the natural world.

I learned to whitewater kayak in my early teens, and it’s dictated much of my life since. I’ve chased rivers on the East Coast, followed them out west to Colorado and became introduced to the simplicity and self-sufficiency of multi-day river trips. I also did quite a bit of videography & photography in my teens, and I’ve carried those skills into the wilderness. I’ve had the fortune to film extended expeditions in Alaska, Newfoundland, the Northwest Territories, and a special project paddling solo down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado for a month.

I combine these passions with writing and love to provide a lens into these experiences. I’ve written for outdoor magazines, including Canoe & Kayak as well as Blue Ridge Outdoors. I’ve also done some gear reviews for Blister Gear. Reflecting on my past experiences allows me to re-live the adventure, and I hope to inspire others to be creative, think, and plan adventures to get out there.

Enjoy!

- John