Aaron’s Story
I’m first and foremost a human-powered enthusiast. Wherever I wander, I typically do so by foot or bicycle. I’m also a dreamer and a seeker of wild places and find meaning and joy in every journey.
In 2013, life brought me to Moscow, Idaho from Nebraska where I grew up. I had an old mountain bike that I bought off Craigslist for $60. It was a Trek 820 Mountain Track. No suspension, 26” wheels with rim brakes, and narrow handlebars. I rode that everywhere — singletrack in the mountains, gravel roads, commuted around town, etc. Any chance I got, I rode that bike. The next year (2014), I filled my Honda Civic to the roof with my belongings, including that bike, and moved to Teton Valley — little did I know I’d fall in love with this place and learn to call it home.
Based in the Mountain West, specifically in the breathtaking Greater Yellowstone and Teton Region, These early years of exploration and adventure still inspire me today, reminiscing about the places I traveled with such a narrow grasp or understanding of what I should be doing. I still draw my inspiration from the rugged landscapes, winding trails, and wide-open spaces that define this area.
Over the years, I’ve experienced my fair share of dead-ends, detours, mishaps, reroutes, wrong turns, and unexpected changes. Instead of letting them ruin my trips, I’ve learned to see these moments as opportunities to discover something new. Through bikepacking and backpacking, I’ve come to appreciate the journey as much as the goal of completing the trip and arriving at the destination (as cliche as that is).
Destination Reroute grew out of all of this. While it is mostly a collection of my stories, adventures, and photos, I’m actively building the site into a resource to help you plan your adventures, and grow a community where we all can connect and learn from each other!
What You’ll Find Here
Inspiring Stories
Personal travel tales from across the American West, showcasing the beauty of unplanned adventures and the joy of embracing the road less traveled.
Captivating Photography
With each photograph, I aim to capture the spirit of exploration and tell the story of each journey, from the serenity of wild places to the struggle of passing through them.
NOTICE: All photography the property of Destination Reroute unless otherwise stated.
Routes and Guides
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or detailed itineraries, you’ll find curated routes and guides for cycling and hiking published here. These resources are developed to help you plan your next adventure, whether it be in your backyard or in regions that are new and unfamiliar.
Practical Advice
I’ve compiled tips and resources to help you adapt to unexpected changes in your plans, from rebooking flights to discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Community Events
I organize a variety of events from speaking engagements and workshops to local group rides and challenges. These events are a great way to bring folks, like yourself, together to connect with others who share a passion for adventure and community.
Take a look at upcoming events.
Adventure Coaching and Consulting
A significant shift for Destination Reroute is to focus on empowering others in their own self-sufficient adventures and exploration.
I offer individual sessions and group workshops to help you and fellow adventurers plan, prepare and thrive in whatever adventure you may choose. I personally specialize in endurance cycling, hiking, backpacking, bikepacking and focus on the mindset that it takes to finish what you start.
I’m available to help you craft a personal adventure plan that fits your goals.
Take a look at the Help & Advice page for more information on the Services I offer, or get in touch!