about me

adho mukha vrksasana (handstand)

Hello friends,

My name is Andy and I am a fanatic of nature and yoga! I have always felt at home in wild places; but over the past few years, a profound passion for wilderness travel has led me to explore and immerse myself in the splendor of nature in various parts of the world.

During this time, I also developed a proportionately strong passion for yoga. As with hiking and backpacking, the ancient practice of yoga provides nourishment for my soul. Whether high above civilization gazing upon the stars shooting across the night sky, or on my mat tuning in to my breath and moving through asanas, these pursuits help me cultivate steadiness, while simultaneously making me feel whole and connected.

Okay – so why backpack the John Muir Trail? In the summer of 2011, a few friends and I backpacked from Onion Valley to Whitney Portal, a ~50 mile trek punctuated by summiting Mt. Whitney – the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Every dusty, rocky, wet, snowy step on the trail was pure bliss! I knew I wanted to hike the length of the JMT before I got to Whitney portal.  In truth, my JMT hike was better than I could have ever imagined. 
I love it. 
I had the time of my life.

I am confident my body is capable of longer thru-hikes and hope to hike the 2,660 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2016. Thank you for being part of my journey :)

I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.

p.s. – YogiHiker is not my trail name. I have yet to acquire a trail name as of this posting (11/3/14).