Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I don’t like when “adventures” involve shopping. However, sometimes you need good gear. Luckily, my bike didn’t need much. The essentials remain totally stock and all I added was small details. I’m as impressed as anyone that it worked. I … Continue reading →

Once mentally committed to the WYBDR, it’s “most remote” warning became the most important fact. Combine that with “solo” and I was no longer screwing around. It was time to exercise care. The first step in preparation was to make … Continue reading →

[Note: After I returned from my adventure, I sat down to write about it. I’m not done yet. (Writing takes time and none of us have extra time.) Rather than make y’all wait, I posted what I’d typed. Almost immediately … Continue reading →

I started my last post trying to extol the virtues of adventure. It veered off into a rant. So be it. I posted it anyway. Whether my ramblings struck a chord or not, I needed adventure. I needed it now! … Continue reading →

It’s hard being a normal person. It feels like you’re the last one. Social media bombards you with visions of a society crawling up it’s own ass. Your kid’s teacher looks like a circus freak. Your neighbors fight among themselves … Continue reading →

Nothing broke, I didn’t break. It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t too hard. Perfect.

I spent forever studying maps, planning, fretting, tweaking my motorcycle (“Honey Badger”), and then a ton of seat time in my truck trailering to the middle of nowhere. But now I’m here! The trailhead (which remains classified for now) is … Continue reading →

Some people hire guides, others join groups. I learn the hard way. One the one hand it’s good for ya’. On the other hand, it’s a hassle. I’m tired of fretting over spare parts and ordering stupidly expensive sleeping bags. … Continue reading →

Summer is fleeting. It’s easy to miss the moment. I’m trying to do better; I aim to carpe the living shit out of the diem. An epic camping trip is on my horizon! “Motocamping” is nothing special, just carry your … Continue reading →