Blog — chasing layers

Michigan Ice Fest Video!

Check out a quick video of my trip to Michigan!

Trip ReportsNolans AmosFebruary 18, 2018ice climbing, michigan

Ice Climbing 101: Peabody Ice Tower Trip Report

I made the slog through Ohio, to arrive into a Michigan winter wonderland. I found ice and what happens next is history.

Trip ReportsNolans AmosDecember 20, 2017ice climbing, climbing, michigan, iceComment

The 8 Steps of Trip Planning

You start searching on skiplagged. You could go to Portland, Vancouver, or Las Vegas!? Possibilities are seemingly endless. The blood is pulsing through your veins, you stop and think, "maybe I really shouldn't be spending all of my money on this silly 4 day trip to wherever sounds good at that moment." The next day you pull the trigger though and have 3 months before you take off to the place your heart fell in love with first, or the place with the cheapest plane ticket.

ThoughtsNolans AmosDecember 13, 2017trip planning, travel, planning, freedom, happiness, featuredComment

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!

You, Yes, You!

I'm looking for stories to compile into a "Year in Review" magazine full of stories that happened over the course of 2017. Help relieve some of the great moments of 2017 from everyday adventurers. Let's get excited about the adventures to be in the coming year!

ThoughtsNolans AmosDecember 3, 2017Year In Review, 2017, Stories, Mountain StoriesComment

Book Report: Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

Ever wonder how humans have evolved to be the way we are? Why do some people enjoy running long distances? Find out some answers and take a trip deep into the Copper Canyons of Mexico, with the novel, Born To Run by Christopher McDougall.

RunningNolans AmosNovember 24, 2017Ultra running, Ultra, Book Report, Running Comment

Rough Trail 50k Race Report

The Rough Trail is widely considered one of the hardest 50K races in the state of Kentucky. After finding out about the world of ultra running only a year ago. It was only natural to run the race that covers the trails I train on the most.

RunningNolans AmosNovember 15, 2017running, Ultra running Comments

Pre-Race Rough Trail 50k Report

Taking a look at the factors going into my first Rough Trail 50k.

Nolans AmosNovember 11, 2017Rough Trail 50k, Ultra running, Ultra, Race ReportComment

Great Smokey Mountains National Park: AKA Car Camping Euphoria

Are you a big fan of car camping? Want to take the whole family out and not have to walk far from the car to get amazing views? The Great Smokey Mountains National Park sounds like the Place for you! Be sure to visit these places as you venture out into the wilderness. Pack the car and get ready for an adventure!

Trip PlanningNolans AmosOctober 16, 2017Great Smoky Mountains National Park, car camping, views, vistasComment

Trip Report, Colorado Part 2: Deluge Lake

Deluge Lake, situated at about 12000' just up and into the Gore Range outside of Vail Valley provided the perfect "Cool Down" Hike after tackling Capitol Peak just 24 hours before.

Trip ReportsNolans AmosSeptember 14, 2017colorado, hiking, mountain, alpine lake, mountain goats, cowboy camping, deluge lake Comment

Trip Report, Colorado Part 1: Capitol Peak

On day one of my Labor Day weekend I flew to Colorado to meet up with one of my best friends from college and tackle one of Colorado's hardest 14ers. Going from sea level to 14k feet in less than 12 hours.

Trip ReportsNolans AmosSeptember 12, 2017colorado, 14er, hiking, capitol peak, fourteener, featured

Gear Review: The All-American Jorts.

Holiday BBQ's, class 1 whitewater, 5.fun climbing routes. The latest Jorts from your local thrift store can do it all. Check out the review before heading to your local thrift shop.