My interest in nature has evolved into an interest in human nature. I think that nature and human nature operate in much the same way. By understanding how the wilderness works, we can understand ourselves. I've hiked thousands of miles and spent hundreds of nights outside. In the wilderness there are no distractions and plenty of silence which is the opposite experience of most modern life. This creates a rare opportunity to look into our own psyche and wrestle with whatever we find there. We have the time and the freedom to look at ourselves objectively and figure out who we really are. It's not an easy process and it can be scary but I've found the rewards to be indispensable. My wilderness experiences have given my life meaning. They have put me at peace with who I am and more importantly they have shown me the path to become who I want to be. My goal with my hiking films is to help people find their own true self and manifest their full potential if they chose that route.