Greg Stump: The Outlaw Who Taught Skiing to Rock ’ n’ Roll
Before there was Teton Gravity Research, before Matchstick Productions, before big-mountain skiing became a marketing term, there was a kid from Gorham, Maine with a camera, a chip on his shoulder, and a soundtrack that didn t sound like anything the…
Easy Does It: The Maine State of Mind
This summer I spent some time on Monhegan Island, a small, windswept rock ten miles off the coast of Maine. There s not much to do there in the traditional sense no flashy shops, no big attractions, no hurry. But that s exactly…
August and Everything After
This time of year always hits different. Fall in Maine is stunning. The trees along the Royal River are just starting to turn reds and golds sneaking into the green. It s beautiful, yes, but it also stirs something deeper. Something…
Remembrance and Legacy: Lessons From My Parents
Last weekend, my mom passed away. She was 86. Losing someone you love always makes you pause. You reflect on their life. And, if you’re lucky, you reflect on your own too who you are, how you got here, and…
Maine Trails: Finding Perspective at Coos Canyon
Tucked into the western mountains of Maine, right off Route 17 in the small town of Byron, you’ll find Coos Canyon a rugged, glacially-carved slice of wilderness that feels surprisingly raw for being so easy to access. It’s one…
Maine Versus Montana: Two Northern Frontiers
I ve lived in Maine since I was four, but in October 2024 I bought a townhouse in Bozeman, Montana. If you re curious why, you can read more here.) This is the first post in a new series I m calling Maine…