Explore Travel Adventure, Stories From A Nomad

Explore Travel Adventure, Stories From A Nomad Alan Underkofler is a modern day nomad most happy when in a tent on a trail in the middle of no where. He inspires others by sharing his journey.

He inspires others by sharing his journey: the good and the bad, celebrations and woes, the authentic and the imagined. Stories from a nomad: Inspiring stories from an epic journey of life by one. It should be no surprise…

destinyI have had an extremely full life, to many unbelievable. And with each passing moment and every new experience I have an unstoppable craving for more. I’m not talking ab

out more money, cars, houses, or success. Those things are no longer enough for me. I want more out of life. I want to experience the view from the top of every mountain I see. I want to take a moment to breathe the air from where I am at this moment, noticing the subtle difference from what I breathed the day before. I want to notice and really see the people around me, family, friends, and especially complete strangers. I want to be a conduit for positivity and encourage and foster it in everything around me. I live a life of little stress, no worries, and no regrets. I break rules, I take chances, I challenge myself in every possible way. I am in a constant state of learning. I want to laugh so hard that I cry as often as possible. I live a life not by default but by my design. And for the next five months…

PCT SouthernI will be backpacking on average 20 to 30 miles per day on the Pacific Crest Trail or to put it into another perspective approximately one marathon each day. I will experience extreme heat, freezing cold temperatures, the pain in the weight of carrying 7 days of food as well as the the pain of running out of food, aching everywhere more than you can imagine, knowing that I cannot possibly go on yet knowing I must continue. I will experience fresh air, nature, solitude, peace, amazing beauty, abundant energy, constant and never ending views, complete silence, roaring and overwhelming sounds, big trees and small flowers, the smell of fresh rain, the sound of snow crunching as I step, physical and mental exhaustion only to be renewed and refilled the next day. I will experience every emotion and feeling even when I choose not to admit it. I will experience overwhelming and mind blowing kindness from friends, family, and complete strangers. More to the story…

Of course there is more to this story and I may add to it in the future. My goal for Stories From A Nomad is to share my experiences with the hope to inspire you in whatever way most benefits you. I hope you choose to follow my journey and I look forward to your inspiration if you choose to share it. Your friend on the journey… Alan

This could be a fun adventure!
11/10/2021

This could be a fun adventure!

Seeking adventure!
25/09/2021

Seeking adventure!

If you bring it into the wilderness make sure you bring it out!
04/06/2021

If you bring it into the wilderness make sure you bring it out!

Turn up the volume and listen to Howling Black Howler monkeys or baboons in Belize near Xunantunich Maya ruins. One of ...
06/01/2019

Turn up the volume and listen to Howling Black Howler monkeys or baboons in Belize near Xunantunich Maya ruins. One of the largest monkeys in the Americas.

Howling Black Howler monkeys or baboons in Belize near Xunantunich Maya ruins. One of the largest monkeys in the Americas.

Pamplona to Cirauqui a village with about 400 people. Today was 19.6 Camino miles and 25.7 total walking miles. I star...
27/09/2018

Pamplona to Cirauqui a village with about 400 people. Today was 19.6 Camino miles and 25.7 total walking miles. I start the day walking alone stopping for croissants and espresso before climbing up up and more up out from Pamplona. Spain is having a bit of a heat wave for a few days which meant hiking in full sun at 87 degrees. I enter Cirauqui a hilltop village through the mid evil portal and stay at albergue Maralotx across from the church in town.

Drinks and dinner with new friends “the sisters” Claire and Diane from Canada, Jeff from France, Crazy Tobias from Portugal, Megan from Vermont, Angelika from Germany, Scamus and Mel Ireland.

Oh that church... with beautiful bells that ring every 15 minutes all night long!!

For most of today’s walk I had the company of singing birds as Garth and I wondered on walking on dirt paths and roads p...
24/09/2018

For most of today’s walk I had the company of singing birds as Garth and I wondered on walking on dirt paths and roads passing small villages along the way.

I walked with people from Holland, New Zealand, a few Americans, and two Germans Tony and Alfred who have been on the trail for 2 months and started in Germany.

After 21.7 Camino miles we arrived in Pamplona a town of 200,000 from Espinal and I was ready for a beer and dinner. Two became three which turned to five as we explored the town, enjoyed the food, and listened to music as people celebrated for a bull festival (thankfully no bulls). It was a huge change from the previous few quiet days in the Pyrenees and country side.

I stayed at Albergue Municipal Jesús y María In Pamplona a former church owned by the city and converted to 115 bed hostel for pilgrims. It was unique and surprisingly I slept pretty well.

The sounds of cows and bells fill the hillside as I walk with the cool morning air hitting my face. The pace is good an...
22/09/2018

The sounds of cows and bells fill the hillside as I walk with the cool morning air hitting my face. The pace is good and the climb is long but not as steep as the previous day until I start going down. I walk with Garth from Canada for a large part of the day from Refuge Orisson to Espinal making my way over the Pyrenees. An older gentleman who gave me the opportunity to learn about the Canadian Parliament system. We cruised by Roncesvalles and headed to Espinal for the evening. Only 15 Camino miles 4500’ elevation gain 2500’ down today yet my phone says we walked 18. It was a beautiful day.

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 2Refuge Orisson to Espinal. 15 Camino miles, 4500’ elevation gain and 250...
21/09/2018

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 2

Refuge Orisson to Espinal. 15 Camino miles, 4500’ elevation gain and 2500’ down. Cows, sheep, and horses keeping me company all the way.

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 2 Refuge Orisson to Espinal. 15 Camino miles, 4500’ elevation gain and 2500’ down. Cows, sheep, and horses keep...

Starting in the Pairs subway heading to the train station. Paris to Bayonne train followed by Bayonne to St Jean Pied de...
20/09/2018

Starting in the Pairs subway heading to the train station. Paris to Bayonne train followed by Bayonne to St Jean Pied de Port train filled with pilgrims, every seat being used with the aisles full. It was a beautiful journey through a mix of farm lands and forests with steep hills giving the pilgrims a glimpse of what’s to come. After a few directional challenges I proceeded to Refuge Orisson 5 miles and 2,600 feet and the start of passing through the Pyrenees. Beautiful views and climb, climb, climb. What a great first day!

At dinner 50 people went around and made introductions.. Taiwan, Italy, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, UK, Brazil and I am sure I missed a few were all present for the evening.

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 1Saint Jean Pied de Port to Refuge Orisson 5 miles and 2,600 feet. Beaut...
20/09/2018

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 1

Saint Jean Pied de Port to Refuge Orisson 5 miles and 2,600 feet. Beautiful views and climb, climb, climb. What a great start!

Camino de Santiago the way of Saint James Day 1 Saint Jean Pied de Port to Refuge Orisson 5 miles and 2,600 feet. Beautiful views and climb, climb, climb. Wh...

I have arrived in Paris! 4 croissants later I wandered Musée d’Orsay for 5 hours viewing Van Gogh, Monet, and the alway...
19/09/2018

I have arrived in Paris! 4 croissants later I wandered Musée d’Orsay for 5 hours viewing Van Gogh, Monet, and the always strange and odd Picasso. I strolled the streets passing Montmartre in the evening, enjoyed the people, and tried desperately to keep awake.

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