My Story

Hello. My name is Nathaniel Meyer, and I'm an addict.

Photo by Isaac Horton

That's right--I'm a camping, hiking and backpacking addict.

I just have to get out into the wilderness, or I go through withdrawals. I get anxious, irritable, and frankly, just a little nuts. :)

Can you relate?

I was blessed to be born and raised in the beautiful state of Alaska. This place is so spectacular, it will take your breath away.

On a clear day, I can see Mt. McKinley (the highest mountain in North America) from the hills just outside of Fairbanks, my hometown.

You might think that I would take the staggering natural beauty of Alaska for granted, having lived here most of my life. However, quite the opposite is true. I've always been enchanted with the wildness of this place, and over the years my appreciation for it has only grown.

I went on my first day hike with my family when I was 7 years old. It is one of my fondest memories.

When I was 14, I spent a week on a summer camp work crew. On our "off" day, our director took us on a hike to the Angel Rocks--a group of giant granite outcroppings called tors. It was there that my love for hiking really took root.

I still hike the Angel Rocks trail nearly every summer. (The picture above was taken from the high point of the trail.)

In my college years I discovered backpacking. There's nothing like spending several days in the wilderness, carrying everything you need on your back. Out there I feel all the stress of life just melt away.

Over the years I've camped and hiked all over the state of Alaska, as well as in places like Yosemite National Park, the Badlands of South Dakota, the Grand Canyon, and Venezuela.

Unfortunately, it seems like there is always something getting in the way of being outdoors. School, work, and social commitments always seemed to conspire to keep me city-bound.

In the summer of 2007 I found myself working long hours in my father's coffee shop, trying to earn extra money to pay off my sizable credit card debt. Although I enjoyed my job, I was frustrated that I had so little time to spend in the wilderness.

To add insult to injury, it was the best summer we had seen in years!

At some point, it hit me--there had to be a better way. There had to be a way to earn money that would allow me to get out more.

I started researching ways to make money on the Internet, and that's when I found Site Build It! , an online self-study course that gives you all the tools you need to build a successful website.

The answer to my dilemma was so simple, it should have been obvious: use your knowledge and passion to generate income doing what you love.

So I started this website to share my love of the outdoors with you and earn an income at the same time. I'm having a blast researching topics, testing ideas, and sharing tips that I believe will help you make the most of your outdoor experience.

The best thing about this site is that it gives me even more motivation to get outside, so I can develop more content. It's a win-win situation!

I hope you enjoy the fruits of my labor.

I'd love to hear from you. You can contact me here.

Happy trails!

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