Purpose over fear. Presence over comfort. Growth over everything.
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2026 TRIPPIN’ BY THE NUMBERS
2026 TRIPPIN’ BY THE NUMBERS
My Favorite Metric
My Favorite Metric
Distance from Cleveland:
At one point, ~1,800 miles.Distance from myself:
The closest I’ve been in years.
The Nature Stats
The Nature Stats
Desert camps: ✓
Forest camps: ✓
Lake camps: ✓
River camps: ✓
Mountain camps: ✓
Nights under dark skies: dozens
Sunrises watched on purpose: more than most people see in a decade
The Basics
The Basics
+5,500 miles traveled
6 months on the road
20+ states visited
3 time zones crossed
1 Jeep Gladiator
1 rooftop tent
Countless campfires
The Geography
The Geography
Furthest west: Moab, Utah
Furthest east: North Carolina coast
Highest elevation area: Colorado Rockies
Lowest point emotionally: probably whenever the Jeep made a new noise
Highest point emotionally: becoming a grandfather while on the road
The Charles Stats
The Charles Stats
Age during expedition: 60
Years sober: 6
Grandchildren gained: 1
Careers reflected on: Marine, Journalist, Teacher, Designer, Guide
Versions of yourself encountered: more than one
Stay Connected. Stay Moving. Stay Trippin’.
Follow the journey, get updates, and join future adventures.
Stay Connected. Stay Moving. Stay Trippin’.
Follow the journey, get updates, and join future adventures.
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