I have been camping and backpacking my whole life. Whether it was the High Sierras, the Grand Canyon, or the Mojave Desert, I’m all in.
You decide who will win $10,000, embark on an expedition in a Winnebago RV, and appear in Outside Magazine
Arches National Park, where Edward Abbey was inspired to write his book Desert Solitaire.
What has been your favorite adventure experience?Backpacking into the Havasupai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon. The beautiful waterfalls offered amazing views and made up for the extreme heat.
What would you do with $10,000?I would more than likely use it to purchase more cameras and film as analog photography is a passion of mine. Not to mention, using it to get more camping equipment so I can go on more adventures in the outdoors with my family.
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