Part memoir, part field notes.
A reflection on rebuilding, loss, intuition, and what freedom actually asks of us, told through the landscapes, seasons, and unconventional paths that shaped it.
From remote cabins in Alaska to life on the road in a DIY truck camper, this is a collection of stories about trusting your own compass, finding meaning beyond the expected path, and learning that sometimes getting lost is part of finding your way.
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I’ve spent much of my life following an unconventional path.
From guiding whitewater trips in Colorado and running sled dogs in Alaska to building a business from an off-grid cabin and living full-time from a DIY truck camper, I’ve learned that some of life’s most valuable lessons aren’t found in classrooms or self-help books. They’re learned through experience.
This book draws from decades spent working outdoors, traveling remote backroads, starting over, building things from scratch, and paying attention to the people, places, and moments that leave a mark.
Part adventure story, part reflection, and part collection of lessons learned the hard way, it’s an honest account of a life shaped by wilderness, curiosity, creativity, and the belief that there is more than one way to build a meaningful life.
West of Normal is a place for people building a life outside the script. Part road story, part practical toolkit, and part exploration of the energetic side of being human, these conversations explore freedom, intuition, self-trust, creativity, and what it takes to follow your own path. Not the normal route. Just the one that’s true for you.
