Bennett Lee near the top of Amicalola Falls.
Matt Taylor in front of one of the largest formations in Woot Cavern.
Oscar Berrones watches while Pam Campbell ascends Devil's Sinkhole.
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I am attempting to hike the Calendar Year Triple Crown, which means I am hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail all within January to Decmeber of the same year.

I have real-time mapping tracking my progress, as well as (ir)regular blog posts about my adventures. Live vicariously through me or let my journey inspire you to act upon your dreams.

Woot Cavern

Huge cave found north of Hondo, Texas. Never before explored. Massive formations.

Cave discovery went viral with thousands of shares, countless views, front page headline news, and featured on Texas Public Radio.

Devil's Sinkhole

Join three intrepid cavers as we try to discover why two million bats mysteriously disappeared from Devil's Sinkhole.

Don't miss the descent video and the amazing photographs of this 130-foot pit through the ceiling of a football-field-sized cavern.

Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns

For the first time in over 50 years, new passages were discovered at Natural Bridge Caverns. Pristine passages with huge formations and amazing colors. A must see!

Ascending Multi-System

Follow my step-by-step guide to convert your existing vertical system into another. You can even to do it at the base of a climb just before you ascend.

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The Appalachian Trail

Follow my progress in real time as I hike the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT). I am attempting the Calendar Year Triple Crown where I hike all three trails from January to December in the same year.

You can even message me directly from the map, and I will receive it on the trail!

Lee White made a historic climb of Dome Pit in Natural Bridge Caverns and discovered the first new passage in Natural Bridge in over 50 years. We documented that climb with drones flying in the cave as he climbed, in-cave video interviews, and great photos of that expedition and of the amazing passage and colorful formations found beyond.

My customized vertical system that allows easy switching among Frog, Rope Walker, Mitchell, and Texas systems, complete with diagrams and detailed assembly and sizing instructions.

Geary Schindel wanted the Bexar Grotto‘s HydroGeo committee to secretly give him $5,000. When we refused, he falsely accused us of misappropriation of funds, fraud, and laundering money. He then used those false accusations to threaten us with attorneys.

I refused to be intimidated. Instead, I compiled the facts and exposed Geary Schindel’s treachery and lies.

Trekking poles with cork chewed off one by a porcupine.

Porcupine World War

I woke up at 2 A.M. and heard a gnawing noise. Still groggy, I listened a bit more. Yep. Gnawing noise coming from the rock next to me. I grab my headlamp, turn it on, and there’s a porcupine butt in my face.

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Sunset highlights a distant storm.

Storms and Cow Ponds

Cresting a mountain top, I was surrounded by multiple storms. Rain and lightning all around me. But I had to push on. I had to find drinkable water.

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The hut on top of Parkview Peak.

Loneliness on the CDT

I stood there, watching her walk away, not knowing what to do. It felt surreal, like I was an observer watching a movie that suddenly took an unsettling twist. I was powerless to do anything about it, so I just sat in my seat, cringing as I watched the movie unfold. It was the loneliest day of my life.

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