roo giordano

Hey, Y’all.

Welcome!

I am an artist who hikes. A hiker who arts. A traveller who revels in the journey without undue devotion to the destination. I hike to be somewhere, not to get somewhere. Thanks for joining me on this journey.

Expect reflections on long distance hiking, art-making on trail and off, hiking culture, nature and my undying love for backrests.

All in vanlife

BMT/AT Figure 8 Day 45: Final Resupply and a Rant

Oct 16

Oct 16 BMT/AT Figure 8 Day 45: Final Resupply and a Rant

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The climb up Tray Mountain reminds me of why I love hiking. And hate how zealous trail maintainers have become.

Sep 25
Sep 25 BMT Day 24: Unscheduled Pit Stop

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Day 24 involved an unscheduled trip to Cherokee. And Cherokee is definitely a trip.

May 23
May 23 Hike #16: Buttermilk Road and the Nomadic Life

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On April 23, after breakfast and books at the Pupfish Cafe (in back of Spellbinder Books in Bishop, California), we rattled up Buttermilk Road a few miles and found another happy place.

May 13
May 13 Hike #15: Seussian Tufas

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“...our world, and the worlds around and within it, is aflame with shades of brilliance we cannot fathom--and is far more vibrant, far more holy, than we could ever imagine.” ~Sy Montgomery

May 10
May 10 52 Hike Challenge #14: Giving and Receiving

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“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

~John Muir

May 9
May 9 Happy to be Home, With Puppy

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“You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment.”

~Annie Dillard

Feb 16
Feb 16 A Resource for Van Dwellers Just Passing Through

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“Unexpected travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.”

~Kurt Vonnegut

Jan 14
Jan 14 Van Life Begins Today

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Jan 3
Jan 3 Van Dwelling 101: Where to Find Free WiFi on the Road

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Dec 23
Dec 23 This Sounds Crazy, Even to Me

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Dec 14
Dec 14 Welcome, Vinnie!

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Dec 8
Dec 8 RV Dreams

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