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Peaks & Pints, Boards & Bourbon Where Adventure Meets Storytelling
We're Michelle and Ty, retired firefighters and lifelong believers in the transformative power of adventure. Join us as we explore the world, one peak, pint, and bourbon at a time, sharing the highs, the lows, and the unexpected connections that make each journey a soul-stirring experience. Expect real stories, unfiltered moments, and a reminder that the greatest adventures are often found in the company of good friends and the beauty of the outdoors.
Life's Curveballs, Concussions, and Clogged Ponds
Wow, has it really been six months since my last post? If you've been wondering where we disappeared to, let me tell you, life took some...
Michelle Eidam
Jun 65 min read
When Life Hands You Leaks, Make Renovations
Sometimes, the greatest adventures don’t require a plane ticket or a daring hike; sometimes, they unfold right in our own homes, far from...
Michelle Eidam
Nov 4, 20243 min read
A Love-Hate Letter to Florida Golf (Where the Alligators are the Least of Your Worries)
Milton Aftermath The aftermath of Hurricane Milton had left its mark on Florida. Palm fronds lay scattered like discarded feathers, and...
Michelle Eidam
Oct 20, 20244 min read
Hurricane Milton: Gratitude and Perspective
Hurricane Milton churned through Florida this week, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While our little town of Cape Canaveral...
Michelle Eidam
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Running from Tornadoes and Sipping Hurricanes
Landfall on the West Coast Well, folks, Hurricane Milton has officially made landfall on the west coast of Florida, and things are...
Michelle Eidam
Oct 10, 20244 min read
Milton is Getting Bigger and Badder (and We're Starting to Freak Out... a Little)
The Calm Before the Storm (and the Toilet Paper Panic) Hurricane Prep - Day 2: Our sleepy little town of Cape Canaveral is anything BUT...
Michelle Eidam
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Bracing for the Storm: Our Florida Trip Takes a Turn for the Worse
Well, folks, it seems like we've traded the crisp autumn air of Oregon for the slightly-less-crisp, humidity-infused air of Florida. And...
Michelle Eidam
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Written in the Stars: Paddling Through a Night of Pure Magic
A River Runs Through It: The Deschutes Awaits Ever been to a floating concert? We just did, and let's just say it was an adventure for...
Michelle Eidam
Sep 5, 20243 min read
A Scenic Hike with a Side of 'Where's My Stuff?'
Chasing the Elusive Butte Sometimes, the universe throws you a curveball, and instead of striking out, you hit a home run. That's exactly...
Michelle Eidam
Aug 27, 20243 min read
Burritos, Views, and a Dash of Fast & Furious
It's another glorious morning in Central Oregon. The sky is a brilliant blue, the birds are singing their hearts out, and the chipmunks...
Michelle Eidam
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Where Legs Go to Die, But the Soul Takes Flight
Caldera? What does that even mean? Whatever it is, it sounds like an adventure. And yesterday's hike to Paulina Peak in Central Oregon...
Michelle Eidam
Aug 8, 20243 min read
Another Butte, Another Adventure... and a Gentle Reminder
Where Small Town Charm Meets Unexpected Adventure Prineville, Oregon – ever heard of it? Neither had we, until the siren song of another...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Where the Wildflowers Grow: A Smoky But Beautiful Ascent of Black Butte
From City Streets to Rugged Terrain Another day, another extinct volcano conquered! This time, our adventurous spirits led us to Black...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Day 2: A Hair-Raising, Whale-Chasing, Oyster-Regretting Adventure on the Oregon Coast
Yaquina Head Lighthouse: Where Old Meets New (and Wind Meets Hair) Our first stop was the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a classic brick beauty...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 23, 20243 min read
Marshmallows, Muscle Cars, and the Myth of the Featherless Eagle
Escaping the Inferno After weeks of sweating it out in temperatures hotter than a jalapeno's armpit, it was time for an escape to the...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 22, 20243 min read
I Like Big Buttes and I Cannot Lie! (Even if They're a Little Tiny)
Okay, okay, I love mountains as much as the next outdoorsy chick, but BUTTES? They're like mountains' quirky little cousins – less...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Misery Ridge Made Us Do It -- A No Pain, No Grain Smith Rock Adventure
Remember when I said Central Oregon's weather was the best? Well, scratch that. It's officially a scorcher, and what better way to beat...
Michelle Eidam
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Sunburns, Scratched Butts, and a Sunken Cooler on the Deschutes
91 degrees in Central Oregon? That's practically a heatwave, people. Naturally, there was only one logical thing for us to do: grab the...
Michelle Eidam
Jun 27, 20244 min read
We Should Have Brought a Sled: How Not to Hike in the Snow
Our last adventure was a cakewalk compared to yesterday's snowy escapade on the Green Lakes Trail. We set out in the crisp morning air,...
Michelle Eidam
Jun 20, 20243 min read
The Day Nothing Went Wrong: A Surprisingly Thrilling Bike Adventure (And a Toast to Smooth Sailing)
Ever had one of those days where the adventure is... that nothing goes wrong? No flat tires, no surprise storms, no wrong turns (okay,...
Michelle Eidam
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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