Chapter 10: Where Nothing Happens
A quick timeout to reflect, to say thanks, to shamelessly self-promote and to look at where the future is going for Joe Wilderness. Well, once
May 24, 2019
A quick timeout to reflect, to say thanks, to shamelessly self-promote and to look at where the future is going for Joe Wilderness. Well, once
I told you back in Chapter 8 that I had been planning something special for my April hike. Welcome to Big Slide Mountain. Big Slide
Wanna know what really happens on trail when you’re hiking alone? When this is the first thing you see, it’s gonna be a good day.
Spring is almost here. Plans are made. The only thing between me and new mountains is a family vacation to Cuba. Seven High Peaks conquered,
A summary of sorts, yada, yada yada. Bringing 2018 (and most of the 2019 early winter season) to a close, I look back fondly at
There’s a reason I’ve dreamed of moving away to a tropical island my whole life. Well, maybe there are plenty of reasons, but the most
No suspense needed, of course we made it to the top! Late September came fast. 2018 as a whole feels like it disappeared real quick.
Not literally an ass kicking. That would’ve been like grade 2 or 3. And not since. Duh. Confidence. Cockiness. And just plain old acting like
If I’d known then what I know now…. My second trip to the Adirondacks. Confirmation that this was a new thing in my life. The
How our so-called New Year’s Resolution led to my newest hobby. And a new nickname with it. Welcome to my first blog entry. To get
Besides hiking mountains, what else is there to the entity known as Joe Wilderness? My name is Jaymie. I love hip-hop to death. I watch more movies than is good for me. I love Star Wars more than you love breathing. Yes, even the prequels. And sequels. I’m married to the love of my life, Lauren. We have two kids – of the cat variety. My family and friends are super supportive. I’m bearded, tattooed and sexy to boot. Check me out on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date.
Hey, I’m Jaymie. The name Joe Wilderness started as a joke, but I have more than embraced it. I have become it. Everyone needs a trail name when you’re out there hiking and this is mine. I am currently chipping away at the 46 Adirondack High Peaks and planning many more adventures.
