Skip to content

Farther Still

A map of one hominid's journey through Deep Time

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Photography

Farther Still on Instagram

No Instagram images were found.

Archive

  • November 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014

Categories

  • Expedition Log (15)
  • Farming (3)
  • Field Guide (4)
  • Geology (11)
  • Go And Do Likewise (2)
  • History (1)
  • Meditations (26)
  • Road Trips (2)
  • Uncategorized (2)
Follow Farther Still on WordPress.com

Expedition Log

El Yoyo, Part 3: Going Up

I’ve gotten my fill of the pit’s bottom, and now I begin one of the most strenuous, terrifying and sublime climbs of my life.

Read more "El Yoyo, Part 3: Going Up"

El Yoyo, Part 2: At Bottom

Having safely arrived at the bottom of my harrowing drop into El Sótano de las Huahuas, I take a moment to calm down, enjoy the atmosphere and contemplate why it is I do these things.

Read more "El Yoyo, Part 2: At Bottom"

El Yoyo, Part 1: Going Down

Yoyo-ing is a subdiscipline of caving where the vertical dimension dominates the horizontal. Being a climber, I’d expected Mexican sótanos to be a piece of cake. Boy was I wrong.

Read more "El Yoyo, Part 1: Going Down"

Caving In The Guadalupes, Part 2: Hallowed Ground

There’s a radical transformation that takes place for those who descend into the caves of southeast New Mexico’s Guadalupe Mountains — as if the world were changing before your very eyes.

Read more "Caving In The Guadalupes, Part 2: Hallowed Ground"

Caving In The Guadalupes, Part 1: Wen, Christmas Tree And Lake Caves

A first cave-centered pilgrimage to “The Guads” induces awe and reveals cosmic mysteries.

Read more "Caving In The Guadalupes, Part 1: Wen, Christmas Tree And Lake Caves"

Caving The Grand Canyon, Part 1: Cave Of The Domes

A trip to Cave of the Domes, the only cavern in Grand Canyon National Park that’s open to recreational caving.

Read more "Caving The Grand Canyon, Part 1: Cave Of The Domes"

Staying Dry In Badger Canyon

Unusually warm and dry weather in northeastern Arizona enables a trio of intrepid canyoneers to explore one of the countless side canyons of Grand Canyon country.

Read more "Staying Dry In Badger Canyon"

Exploring The Grand Canyon’s Fractal Dimensions

After a caving trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the universe feels more infinite than ever.

Read more "Exploring The Grand Canyon’s Fractal Dimensions"

On Hermeneutics In Alabaster Cave

Like poems, caves take a lot of time to interpret. And even when you do arrive at a coherent interpretation, there’s no guarantee it won’t be usurped by a competing theory.

Read more "On Hermeneutics In Alabaster Cave"

Caving In El Malpais National Monument, Part 1: Xenolith Cave

Few motorists exit off I-40 to visit New Mexico’s El Malpais National Monument. Fewer still take advantage of the Monument’s wild subterranean offerings.

Read more "Caving In El Malpais National Monument, Part 1: Xenolith Cave"

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Farther Still
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Cancel