Hi, I’m Greg — a freshly retired IT Consultant who traded keyboards and conference calls for trailheads and trekking poles. As part of my 2025 New Year’s resolution (and a firm belief that life begins after retirement), I decided it was time to reunite with some old flames: my favorite outdoor adventures.
At the top of that list? Hiking. I grew up in Central Oregon, where the wilderness is basically your backyard and mountain views are just part of the decor.
On January 2nd, armed with enthusiasm and the MeetUp app, I found a local hike starting in less than an hour — and just 10 minutes from my house in Portland. I laced up my boots, showed up… and haven’t stopped hiking with that group since. Seriously. Several times a week, rain or shine.
Before retiring, I flirted with the idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, but wildfires, unpredictable weather, and the culinary complexity of mailing my own snacks gave me pause. Then I discovered the Camino de Santiago — a journey with soul (and fewer logistical hassles). In February, I booked my flight from Portland to Lisbon, and ever since, planning and prepping for this epic pilgrimage has been my new full-time gig.
I’ve had this site up for a few weeks now and have been happy to see as many visitors as have stopped by. With a thousand unique visitors from over 20 different countries, I’m hoping you are finding content that is both interesting and useful to you.
If you have a question or a topic you’d like me to address in a future post, you can reach me by filling out the form below. There is also a space at the bottom of every post where you can leave comments or questions specific to that topic. I welcome the chance to get some dialog going with my visitors.
Buen Camino!