PinnedJim Burchin9 to 5 HikerA New Adventure9 to 5 Hiker is taking a sabbatical while I pursue a career change. Here’s what’s coming next.·3 min read·Nov 23, 2020--2--2
Jim BurchMy Complete Desk Setup as a Learning ProgrammerThis is the hardware I use while going fully immersive into full stack JavaScript and other programming languages.·7 min read·Nov 30, 2020--1--1
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerSouthwest Colorado is Good Cowboy, Mountain FunResting between the San Juan peaks and the Monument Valley plains is a unique Colorado gem that blends the best of desert and mountain.·6 min read·Sep 30, 2020----
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerHow to Find and Fix a Sleeping Pad LeakA punctured sleeping bad can wreck your sleep and ruin your trip. Here’s how to find the leak and patch it up before your next adventure.·4 min read·Aug 24, 2020--1--1
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerMorakniv Companion: An Ode to My Favorite Backpacking KnifeWhy the Morakniv Companion Fixed-Blade is the best backpacking knife for your buck.·3 min read·Aug 7, 2020--1--1
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerSweat Walking: The Only Way to Work Out During a Summer Pandemic in Arizona.It’s 110 degrees, the gyms are closed, and my apartment has nothing that passes for a home gym. It’s time to talk about sweat walks.·5 min read·Jul 27, 2020----
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerThe Ford Bronco is the Next Great Adventure Vehicle, and Jeep Knows ItThe hype behind the 2021 Bronco is enormous. For the first time since the SUV boom started, Jeep has a reason to be scared.·4 min read·Jul 24, 2020--1--1
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerHiking the “Lost Mesa” Loop in the Superstition WildernessA loop I just made up is the perfect 10-mile trek through the Superstition Wilderness.·5 min read·Jul 6, 2020----
Jim Burchin9 to 5 HikerThe Essential 9 to 5 Hiker #TruckYeah Summer PlaylistGood friends, open trails, and 4x4. This is a greatest hits playlist of the best #TruckYeah songs to drive off-road to this summer.·5 min read·Jun 15, 2020----