Gear Review: Topo MTN Racer 3 Shoe (vs Altra Olympus 5)
Posted on November 14, 2024
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IntroductionHiking ApplicationDaily ApplicationDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction In 2023, I transitioned to using Altra’s Oly
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 60-80L or: Why I Ditched My Osprey Atmos AG
Posted on November 5, 2024
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IntroductionReal World Use in the Wind River Range and Gros VentreDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction I have never been able to
Avoiding Negative Leadership
Posted on August 29, 2024
You’ve probably encountered a leader before, and perhaps even a religious one, who is controlling in a negative sense. By this, I mean a person who mi
Gear Review: Creepers Socks or: How I Learned to Stop Foot Pain and Love Hiking Again
Posted on August 22, 2024
In This Stellar Review IntroductionTL;DRRecent Experience with Creepers New, 2024 Sock VersionBenefits of Creepers SocksCaveats to My Outrageous Enthu
Honesty in Christian Convictions
Posted on August 20, 2024
I used to hold some beliefs that ended up being rather wrong. Upon investigation, I found out that what I had been taught relied on weak, sloppy argum
Review: Hiking Halls Lake, Heebeecheeche Lake, and More
Posted on July 16, 2024
I had heard that Halls Lake was not worth the effort to see, but I found that to be a pack o’ lies! Status: Not yet proofread! Table of Contents ➤Quic
Experts Agree: Trump’s Shout of “Fight, Fight, Fight” a Grave Threat to Our Democracy
Posted on July 14, 2024
Following a startling, increased-decibel event at a Trump rally, experts note a grave threat to our democracy remains ever present. “It’s easy to lose
Review: A Day Hike to Ramshead Lake & Lake of the Crags
Posted on July 4, 2024
Status: Not yet proofread (and my sister charges me $25 a pop to proofread these, as she is a miserly harridan!). Slide Lake is one of my favorite day
Review: Hiking the Washakie, South Fork, and Baptiste Loop
Posted on June 29, 2024
Status: HIGHLY VERY MUCH EXCEPTIONALLY NOT PROFREAD!!! However, this hike is a good medium-long hike with exceptional scenery and camping spots. Yes,
Mercy and the Womb
Posted on May 13, 2024
In doing some studying of words used in the Bible, I found that a number of different words are translated as mercy. One seemed to be profoundly more
You Are Supernatural
Posted on May 8, 2024
It is strange to me for others to rail against the supernatural given that our consciousness itself is beyond and apart from the material world, thus
Spiritually Uncertain Things
Posted on March 13, 2024
Some things in the Bible are rather plainly stated, but not all things are. In fact, in Simon Peter’s second letter he even says, “There are some thin
Review: Hiking Marten Lake and Squaretop Mountain from New Fork Lakes
Posted on February 10, 2024
A portion of this hike is utterly worth it. A large section I have no interest in seeing again. All of it is better than a minute spent watching Jimmy
Klaus Schwab Promises Food Surplus Every 17 Years
Posted on January 30, 2024
Davos—Addressing the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab promised that the Great Reset will lead to great things. “Gone will be the times of famine,” s
Lucasy Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Wedding Events or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bungles
Posted on January 14, 2024
I have long been meaning to make the post about my marriage in 2021, which was a hugely blessed event. Life got in the way, so despite literally writi
Welcome Vicca Ariadne Necessary
Posted on January 14, 2024
My baby daughter was brought into this world on December 19th, 2023. It’s been a busy time for us! We chose her name to be derivative of Latin “victor
Sometimes Unnoticed Biblical Distinctions
Posted on January 14, 2024
Law vs CovenantMutual Contract vs Grace-filled DeclarationOld/New vs Law, Prophets, and PsalmsNew Covenants vs Old Practices Many of us (including you
Kühl Review: Comparing Deceptr, Renegade, Radikl, and Transcendr Pants
Posted on December 13, 2023
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Introduction#1. Kühl Deceptr#2. Kühl Radikl#3. Kühl Renegade#4. Kühl Transcendr Introduction I now own Deceptr ($99), Renegade ($99),
Ben Shapiro to Replace Candace Owens with Barabbas
Posted on November 16, 2023
Nashville, TN—Tensions at The Daily Wire have flared recently as long-time employee Candace Owens seems to have forgotten that she works for a neocon
Giant Corporation Excited to Offer New GoFundMe Healthcare Option This Open Season
Posted on November 15, 2023
Charlotte, NC—With a record net profit of 43% this year, Goliath Industries, Inc. is excited to offer its 135,000 employees an affordable, new healthc
Gear Review: Altra Olympus 5, The Perfect Disappointment
Posted on October 20, 2023
Review Contents
Introduction and 2024 Rage UpdateHiking ApplicationComfortTractionDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction and 2024 Rage Update 2024
Backpacking Gear Review: Creepers Merino Wool Toe Socks
Posted on October 12, 2023
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IntroductionHiking ApplicationSkiing ApplicationDaily ApplicationDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction Note: I now have the new v
Review: Easy as Cake, Hiking Atlantic Canyon and Windy Lake
Posted on August 28, 2023
This area of the Winds is underrated. My 1/2 pregnant wife, my 8 year-old daughter, and the rest of us enjoyed this hike, but we found out a way to do
Backpacking Gear Review: WillowAce “THE ALPACA SOCKS”
Posted on August 27, 2023
Review Contents
IntroductionHiking ApplicationSkiing ApplicationDaily ApplicationDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction For years I have had issue
Review: Hiking the Six Lakes in the Gros Ventre So You Don’t Have To
Posted on August 10, 2023
The Six Lakes is one pretty looking place in pictures. I went. I saw. I won’t return. [Status: Not proofread.] Table of Contents (Click to See)
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Calvin the Moth as He Relates to Will Provine
Posted on August 3, 2023
Yue Little grew a caterpillar into a pure, white moth, which she named Calvin. When I witness such things, imagining that somehow, through a blind pro
Temporary Ads
Posted on August 3, 2023
My wife is pregnant and our income was recently slashed to the tune of around 150K/year, while our rent is now up to $30K/year. The price for hosting
Review: Hiking or Neature Walking to Pelham Lake, WY
Posted on July 26, 2023
Pelham Lake at the base of Lava Mountain can be visited directly by quad or by a short walk from a parking lot. We visited it just to add it to the bo
Gear Review: PERFECT Kühl Transcendr Pants
Posted on June 24, 2023
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IntroductionHiking Application Skiing Application and FeaturesDaily ApplicationDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction Why did I ge
Gear Review: A Skiing Essential—KÜHL TEAM 1/4 ZIP (Merino Sweater)
Posted on June 19, 2023
Review Contents
IntroductionHiking ApplicationSkiing Application and FeaturesKühl Team 1/4 Zip At Grand Targhee:Kühl Team 1/4 Zip at Jackson Hole Moun
Gear Review: The Joys of Being Soggy—Black Diamond Approach Down Vest
Posted on June 19, 2023
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IntroductionHiking ApplicationSkiing Application and FeaturesDaily ApplicationDurabilitySummaryFinal Rating Introduction My wife bough
Are You a Very Interesting Form of Nothing?
Posted on June 12, 2023
The universe beginning to exist is a problem for atheism in that it indicates a creator. Multiple attempts to bypass this problem have been propounded
Soulless Eyes
Posted on June 9, 2023
BQ: We’ve all heard of murderers who are described as having soulless eyes. It’s a creepy thing to imagine. In the worldview of atheism though, everyo
Site Update: Gear Reviews and Ski Reviews
Posted on June 5, 2023
If you read my trip reports or other posts, you’ll notice that I sometimes go on at length about my feelings on certain products, sometimes negative a
Review: 14 Miles Hiking Sweetwater Gap Lakes, Wind River Range
Posted on June 4, 2023
The unnamed lakes in Sweetwater Gap are worth a visit given how easy they are to access, as well as just how surprisingly pretty you’ll find them. I d
Review: 26 Fall Miles Hiking Big Sandy, Shadow Lake, Texas Pass, and the Cirque of the Towers
Posted on June 3, 2023
Although a really nice hike, I’d probably only do this in fall to minimize the awful crowds. (Status: not proofread.) Table of Contents
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22 Miles Over the Tetons: Jenny Lake, Hurricane Pass, and Alaska Basin (Kind Of)
Posted on May 28, 2023
This is an incredible day hike for folks who are in shape, though probably best done when the weather is cool. (Status: not proofread.) Table of Conte
Is the New Testament the New Testament?
Posted on May 23, 2023
I was discussing the New Covenant/Testament with an affable Christian guy. Although I couldn’t get a good answer about how we were differing, and had
Review: 25 Mundane Miles Hiking Goodwin Lake, Turquoise Lake, & the Gros Ventre
Posted on April 22, 2023
Although Turquoise Lake looks beautiful on the maps, I found this hike fairly mundane. I was happy to be out and about, but I have no plans to return.
Review: 22 Miles Hiking Three Waters Mountain, Native Lake, & Roaring Fork
Posted on February 9, 2023
This hike is one for those who like solitude, stunning views, and horrible deadfall. Not for the easily lost. Status: Not yet proofread. Table of Cont