A SHORT SEASON

small thoughts on spending it well
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October 27, 2026

Designing Moments

The smallest piece of time you can actually feel is about three seconds. Most of them slip by unnoticed, unless you build a few into your day.
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October 6, 2026

3 Habits to Beat Post-Trip Depression

Every great hunt ends the same way. You come home, and the high wears off. That letdown has a name, post-trip depression, and it’s proof you did something worth missing. Three simple habits help you come down clean, learn from the trip, and point yourself toward the next one.
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January 20, 2025

What makes a peak a peak?

Peak experiences are moments that elevate us above the ordinary, shift our understanding, capture us at our finest, and strengthen bonds with others. These moments, often shared or deeply personal, shape our life story and give meaning to our experiences.
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January 13, 2025

See Bull Go

“Peak Bagging” is when a hiker or mountaineer reaches the summit of a specific mountain peak. It’s often part of a predetermined list of mountains, such as the “14ers” in Colorado. Think of it like collecting achievements, but with mountain summits as the collectibles. It’s similar to what we’re doing with hunting and other big, transformational experiences that contribute to
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December 30, 2024

A Framework For A Year To Remember

Another year is come to an end. But more importantly, another year is about to begin. And with it comes the opportunity to make 2025 remarkable. Here’s the Peak Experience framework for a year to remember. Additionally, here are the three focus areas for 2025. As we embrace 2025, remember that peak experiences aren’t just events on a calendar—they’re the
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February 12, 2023

Jumping Cliffs > Looking Down

This morning I re-read a few Journal entries Cole wrote a while back. This was the second or third time I read them. They’re good. Cole is a thoughtful man, two parts poet, two parts philosopher. If you didn’t know him, you’d say he’s a lover, not a fighter. But he’s also tough as nails. Showing up to help you
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June 20, 2022

This Canvas Tent

All I need can be found in this canvas tent. It has every basic necessity that I need to survive, coupled with a few somewhat modern conveniences. I have far too many worldly possessions and I am aware of that. It is something that I am working on, getting rid of the stuff in my life that holds no true