Arthur’s Work
Stories take form when words and mountains meet.
Writing Portfolio
Highlights
Quebec’s Explorer’s Route: An Adventurous Canadian Road Trip
An epic 9-day journey across the province filled with exciting adventure and spectacular sights.
Section Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Plans are made to be broken. When one hiker fails to complete his thru-hike, he trudges through snowstorms, wildfires, and injury to finish what he started.
How to Pitch Employee Meal Solutions to Management
You’re not quite sure how to pitch the idea of employee meal solutions to upper management. Use these strategies to convince your higher-ups that providing lunch for workers is a win-win solution for the entire company.
Hiking backpacks are as vital to an awesome day hike or backpacking excursion as the shoes on your feet and the trails you walk.
The Erem Xerocole Expedition Boots are stellar desert hiking boots for sandy trails, brushy off-trail bushwhacking, and mountainous rock hopping. Their wholly sustainable design is unprecedented and may push the footwear industry in an entirely new eco-positive direction.
How to Use Waterproofing Spray and Wash for Jackets, Tents, and Footwear
Your rain gear needs to be kept waterproof — it simply won’t stay that way forever. That’s why I keep waterproofing spray stored with my gear at all times.
Moving to Seattle: What You Need to Know
There are many great reasons to consider moving to Seattle. The world-class schools, expansive job market, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure are just the tip of this Pacific Northwest iceberg.
More Published Work
Articles
- How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking
- Lunch is the New Happy Hour
- Jacket Battle: Patagonia Micro Puff vs Nano Puff ← Make Your Choice
- Roadmap to Web Accessibility in Higher Education
- Summer Catering Ideas to Elevate Your Next Work Party
- Sierra Breakdown
- Sin Fuego: The Pros & Cons of Backpacking Without a Stove
- The Case for Being a Trail Mentor
- The Cost of Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail ← Monetary Breakdown
- The Essential Guide to Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
- The Ultimate Adventure Vehicle Guide for Hikers and Backpackers
- 6 Ideas for Getting Hybrid Workers Excited to Return to the Office
- How Much Does an EV Actually Save?
- 40+ Backpacking and Camping Foods That Don’t Require Refrigeration
- Ultimate Itinerary: The Great Pacific Northwest Road Trip
Buying Guides
- Budget Hiker: Your Guide to Cheap Backpacking Gear
- Dreamy Drawers: Best Men’s Hiking Underwear of 2019
- Fluff that Stuffs: Best Packable Down and Synthetic Jackets
- The Best Backpacking Pillows of 2019 ← No More Horror Movie Neck
- The Best Bike Brakes
- The Best Board Shorts
- The Best Camping Mattresses of 2019
- The Best Engine Air Filters ← Save Money
- The Best Ice Skates
- The Best Marine Generators
- The Best Paintball Guns of 2019
- The Best Rain Paints of 2019
- The Best Rain Ponchos of 2019
- The Best 4 Person Tents for Camping
Product Reviews
- Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid Jacket Review
- Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
- Brooks Cascadia Review
- Coleman Triton Review
- Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks← These Socks Rock
- Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Review
- Granite Gear Crown 2 Review
- Kelty Callisto Review
- Kelty Cosmic Down Review
- JetBoil MiniMo Cooking System
- La Sportiva Wildcat Review
- Marmot PreCip Pants Review
- Marmot Reactor Review
- Nemo Galaxi 2P Review
- Oboz Sawtooth Boots Review
- Patagonia Micro Puff Review ← Amazing Puffy Jacket
- Platypus SoftBottle Review
- REI Half Dome 2+ Review
- REI Magma 10 Review
- REI Trekker Review
- Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Review ← Favorite Backpack
- Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape Review
- Smartwater 1L Review
- Stanley Classic Insulated Bottle Review
- The North Face Dryzzle Review
- The North Face Glacier Review
- Tarptent Double Rainbow Review
Travel Guides
- 12 Best Mount Hood Hikes for Breathtaking Oregon Views
- 14 Best Hiking Trails Near Bend, Oregon
- 14 Hikes Near San Jose with Stunning South Bay Views← Escape the Crowds
- 14 Jaw-Dropping Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park
- 18 Exhilarating Things To Do at South Lake Tahoe
- Cascade Paradise: 15+ Must See Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
- Coastal Camping: The Best Campgrounds on the Oregon Coast
- Crown Jewels: 14 Majestic Hikes in Glacier National Park
- Forest Walks: 8 Family Friendly Hikes in Olympic National Park
- Hike Through History on These Stretches of The Oregon Trail
- Land of Falls: Stunning Waterfall Hikes Throughout Oregon
- Rose City Trails: 18 Unforgettable Portland Hikes
- Soak and Chill: 11 Most Relaxing Oregon Hot Springs
- The Best 15 Hiking Trails Near Boston, Massachusettes
- The Best Camping in the Willamette National Forest
- The Best Camping Near Mount San Jacinto and Idyllwild, California
- The Top 5 PCT Section Hikes in Oregon and Washington ← #OptOutside
- Ultimate Guide to Camping Near Bend Oregon
- 5 Spectacular Backpacking Destinations in Colorado
Let’s Start a Project!
Published Book: Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail
Arthur’s celebrated trail journal has sold thousands of copies and ranked on numerous Amazon top lists.
Discover the highs and lows of backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail through daily journal entries and beautiful photos. Witness the contrast of landscapes from stark deserts to the majestic Sierra Nevada. Feel the struggle of hunger and the pain of injury. Meet trail angels and stumble upon trail magic in this detailed chronicle, this step-by-step narrative of life on the trail.
Outdoor Interests & Lifestyle
Web Magazine and Podcast Network
Arthur’s motto “Better yourself and the trails you walk” is the heart of his Better Hiker business. He aims to strengthen the outdoor community by connecting people to contemporary explorers and exposing more people to the wise words of notable naturalists like John Muir and Henry David Thoreau.
Sci-fi Short Story Videos
Spacejunk Stories is a series of AI-generated videos showcasing the alien encounters, otherworldly misadventures, and unique discoveries Spaceman Marcus has experienced across the galaxy. Arthur writes the scripts, performs the voice acting, and generates the video graphics using Midjourney and RunwayML AI programs.
