On January 26, a team of four seasoned WRI instructors—Paul Heffernan, Matt O’Reilly, Frank Preston, and Cody Harris—embarked on an ambitious, self-supported kayak expedition through […]
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A River Reclaimed: The 15-Year Odyssey to Restore the San Joaquin Floodplain
On the morning of June 11, under the soft, golden light of the California sun, a diverse assembly of scientists, Tribal leaders, state officials, and […]
The Southern Utah Traverse: A 800-Mile Odyssey Through Red Rock Wilderness
In an ambitious test of endurance and navigational prowess, veteran long-distance hikers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and the author successfully completed an 800-mile (1,287 km) […]
Through the Heart of the Canyon: A 10-Day Self-Supported Odyssey on the Colorado
On January 26, a team of four seasoned instructors from Whitewater Rescue Institute (WRI)—Paul Heffernan, Matt O’Reilly, Frank Preston, and Cody Harris—embarked on one of […]
The Southern Utah Traverse: An 800-Mile Odyssey Through Geological Time
From late April to early June 2025, veteran long-distance hikers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and her companion completed a monumental 800-mile (1,287 km) trek across […]
Into the Abyss: A 10-Day Self-Supported Odyssey Down the Grand Canyon
On January 26, a team of four WRI instructors—Paul Heffernan, Matt O’Reilly, Frank Preston, and Cody Harris—departed from Lees Ferry, Arizona, embarking on a grueling […]
An Island Out of Time: A Cycling Odyssey to Estonia’s Hidden Gem, Abruka
The morning sun beats down on the pavement as we pedal from the bustling heart of Kuressaare toward the Roomassaare harbor. With our bicycles secured […]
The River’s Secret Log: A 280-Mile Self-Supported Odyssey Through the Grand Canyon
On January 26, a group of four seasoned instructors from the Whitewater Rescue Institute (WRI)—Paul Heffernan, Matt O’Reilly, Frank Preston, and Cody Harris—embarked on an […]
Across the Red Rock: A 800-Mile Odyssey Through Southern Utah
From late April to early June of this year, long-distance hikers Kate "Swept Away" Pickett and I embarked on a grueling, awe-inspiring journey across the […]
