About


Howdy.  I’m Nate, and I’m currently a graduate student in environmental science, but that’s a funny story.  Ask sometime and I might tell you more about it.  In March of 2009, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid (Myelogenous) Leukemia.  I got my last chemo treatment in November 2009, so every day after that is precious to me.

I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, and paddling.  You’ll see a lot of posts here about my exploits in the woods.

I also enjoy travelling.  I’ve visited a good portion of the lower 48 states of the US and have so far been overseas once to the British Isles where I visited England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.  I’m currently planning a trip to Hawaii to celebrate the end of my cancer treatment.