Rock Climbing at Robinson Bluff April 2024
In April I finally got the chance to get outside to climb on real rock in 2024. It was a late start to the midwest climbing season for me, but I’m grateful the regular climbing crew made the trip down to Robinson Bluff on a perfect Spring Missouri day.
VIDEO: Rock Climbing Learning to Fly 5.10c at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch | Arkansas
Meg Velius climbs Learning to Fly 5.110c on the Prophecy Wall of the West Side of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas. It was my first rock climbing trip to HRC and it did not disappoint!
VIDEO: Rock Climbing Spartacus 5.11c at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch | Arkansas
Ryan Wittich climbs Spartacus 5.11c on the Roman Wall of the East Side of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas. It was my first rock climbing trip to HRC and it did not disappoint!
CAT Financial
Super fun time bringing the character Martin to life for this CAT Financial VIP commercial.
Hiking Kilauea Iki Trail via Crater Rim in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
My wife Abby and I were lucky enough to honeymoon in Hawai’i in December. While there we visited Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai’i and hiked the Kilauea Iki Trail vai Crater Rim Trail. It was an amazing experience hiking through a Hawaiian rainforest and then atop a lava lake
California Almonds Vitamin E
More fun in the sun with California Almonds as Almond Al in these commercial spots touting the rich Vitamin E quantities of almonds. Playing Al in the California Almond commercials is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Missouri Flu Shot
If you live in St. Louis and you saw billboards with a big booger looking Flu Monster on it, first I’m sorry I hope you didn’t crash from grossness, that was me!
Hiking Kesugi Ridge Trail in Alaska in Fall
I recently returned from an Alaska vacation where myself and 3 friends hiked the Kesugi Ridge Trail in Denali State Park. Hiking Kesugi Ridge in Fall was a special treat because we were able to see all the Alaska foliage in its beautiful Fall colors.
Summer Camping Trip on the Au Sable River in Northern Michigan
Every July we head to Huron National Forest for a summer camping trip on the Au Sable River in Northern Michigan. It’s a weekend full of playing on the lake, skiing down sand dunes, and laughing around the campfire.
California Almonds with Thor Love & Thunder
Back in the Almond Al costume for a super cool tie-in commercial spot with Thor: Love & Thunder. Unfortunately I did not get to hold them as Marvel had handlers that traveled with them to set.
California Almonds 2021
Who plays the almond in the California Almond commercials? It’s me! If you’re a health conscious millennial then odds are I’ve popped up as Almond Al in you social feeds.
My Favorite Hikes after 50 YouTube Hiking Videos
It’s hard to believe that this is the 50th video I’ve posted on my YouTube Hiking channel. When I started this solo hiking channel I didn’t even know these hikes were out in the world, now they’re my favorite hikes. From California to Missouri, here are my favorite hikes after 50 YouTube hiking videos. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing.
An Idyllwild Wedding Story | California Wedding
I was so honored to join my dear friends, and soon to be family members, Caroline and Dale at their intimate wedding in Idyllwild, California. They could not have picked a more beautiful location to get married in Southern California’s most beautiful hidden mountain town.
The Best Hike in Idyllwild California
If you’re looking for where to hike in Idyllwild, California look no further than Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail which offers the best views of the Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley. Never heard of Idyllwild? Get ready to fall in love with this mountain oasis just 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles.
LA’s Most Difficult Hiking Trail | Echo Mountain via Rubio Canyon
Today I’m solo hiking the most difficult hiking trail in Los Angeles I’ve hiked, Echo Mountain via Rubio Canyon. AllTrails rates this trail as Difficult and they aren’t kidding because it’s basically a 1400 foot ascent straight up the mountain.
Into the Clouds at Pere Marquette State Park | Illinois
Instead of going south I switch things up and head north across the Mississippi River into Illinois and hike the Outer Loop Trail in Pere Marquette State Park. The day started off rainy and wet, but made for a beautiful hike into the clouds.
Nestle IT Security
I was living out my Matrix dreams being cast in this industrial video for Nestle warning their employees of the dangers of cyber criminals and teaching them steps to have better IT security practices.
Michigan Adventure | Wilderness State Park Michigan | Pure Michigan
Part II of my favorite winter cabin trip. I’m back off the grid at Caps Cabin in Wilderness State Park northern Michigan. On days 3 and 4 of my favorite winter camping spot me and the boys do some slack lining in the snow covered forest, play disc golf out on the ice, and cook up more delicious camping food. It’s Pure Michigan.
Out on the Ice | Wilderness State Park Michigan | Pure Michigan
My FAVORITE TRIP of the YEAR!!! I’m heading out on the ice of a frozen Lake Michigan for my annual winter cabin trip to Wilderness State Park in Northern Michigan. Nothing beats winter camping in Northern Michigan playing around on the ice and in the snow covered forest.