To All my Realtions,
I am reaching out with humility and a deep sense of purpose, asking for your support during a critical time in my life and work. As many of you know, my journey has been dedicated to preserving and teaching ancestral skills, deep nature connection, and the “Pure Vision” passed down through my father’s legacy at the Tracker School. For decades, I have been committed to sharing this knowledge, helping others reconnect with the land, and documenting the often-overlooked beauty and traditions of wilderness living. But right now, I need help to continue this mission.
Several years ago I made a choice that should have catapulted me into the next evolution of my vision.
I chose poorly.
These past 4 years have seen the loss of my life savings, my mother, father, and countless other things I believed true and pure. Then in August, the unexpected passing of my father left not only an emotional void but also so many unexpected loose ends, causing significant challenges in continuing the work he started.
In my efforts to keep his teachings alive, I set out on a journey to document and preserve the history of the Tracker School while also maintaining my own teaching schedule. However, a series of financial hardships—including broken promises from collaborators, unexpected living expenses, and business setbacks—have left me in a precarious position. While I have always prided myself on self-reliance, I have reached a point where I cannot do this alone.
I am asking for financial support so that I can take the necessary time to heal, stabilize, and continue offering the classes, mentorship, and digital preservation efforts that so many have benefited from. Your contributions will help me cover basic living expenses, secure essential equipment, and allow me to focus on building the Tracker School Digital Museum, a project dedicated to archiving decades of teachings, photos, and stories from one of the most influential nature awareness schools in modern history.
Here’s what your support will directly contribute to:
Continuing Online and In-Person Classes: Teaching is my passion, and I want to keep sharing these vital skills with those who seek them. Financial stability will allow me to reopen my class schedule and invest in better connectivity for remote teaching.
Tracker School Digital Museum: This archival project is a labor of love, and preserving my father’s legacy requires time, resources, and technical infrastructure. Every dollar helps bring this vision to life.
T3 the Digital Nomad: After a few month “Shakedown cruise” I came to the hard realization my Subaru simply does I have enough space for me to be truly nomadic and be able to work efficiently. If I didn't need to carry around so many bones, sticks and rocks plus all of my camera gear, it may be doable. But I am putting together a multi year trip that will take me to all corners of this nation, collecting interviews, teaching classes many for free, and I want to do so in a vehicle that allows me to have my computer set up and his self contained. So I am looking into a 10 to 12-year-old four-wheel-drive van
The toughest thing throughout all of this has been my battle with Lyme disease. Has taken up residence near my heart, and also taken advantage of the heart murmur I was born with, causing it to not beat properly. I was told four years ago that I would need. A pacemaker and a new heart valve in the next 5 to 10 years that was four years ago.
I know times are tough for many, and any amount—no matter how small—makes a difference. If financial support isn’t possible, sharing this message, spreading the word, or even just offering encouragement means the world to me. I have spent my life in service of this path, and I remain deeply committed to passing on the teachings that have shaped so many lives. With your help, I can continue to do so.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can offer. If you have any questions or want to discuss ways to help, please reach out.