Healing Trails Overland

Healing Trails Overland Healing Trails Overland was started as a way for me to travel with my service dog to continue to heal after serving 24 years in law enforcement.

Along the way we will tell stories of other first responders and of veterans.

I needed to slow down… I just didn’t realize it yet.What was supposed to be a quick stop in Idaho turned into a few days...
04/23/2026

I needed to slow down… I just didn’t realize it yet.

What was supposed to be a quick stop in Idaho turned into a few days I didn’t plan—but absolutely needed. Good people, real connection, and a chance to be present for the first time in a while.

Sometimes you don’t know you’re carrying something until you finally stop long enough to feel it.

This episode is that moment for me. Go to my YouTube and follow along the journey. It is real.

🎬 EP08 is live:
https://youtu.be/rxkiDkiP0gw

These were my final days in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado with Caleb Baker from Baker Overland before continuing w...
04/09/2026

These were my final days in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado with Caleb Baker from Baker Overland before continuing west… eventually making my way to Seattle.

There’s something about being out In nature that slows everything down and gives you space to think.

This one meant something to me.

If you have a few minutes, I’d appreciate you going on over to YouTube and watching it.

https://youtu.be/eNITFi9As_0

04/09/2026

From the mountains of Colorado… to Idaho… and eventually Seattle.

I didn’t realize how much I needed this reset.

Full video drops tonight at 6pm.

02/06/2026

Good Morning world, A huge shout out to the incredible folks over Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally for a few weekend passes for Offduty Overland to bring First Responders to this great event. With that being said if you would like to, or know a First Responder who would like to attend as our guests we ask you to comment your name and share below. If you do not have the gear don’t worry about it, we can supply you with absolutely everything you need. Drawing will be held March 1st. This is a great time with Music, Camping, Vendors, Friends and Food. So whether you have thought about getting into this outdoor camping life or just need a weekend break this event is for you.

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First Responders only please. (Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch active or retired).

Thank you to our sponsonrs and partners who have supported us throughout this journey, were looking forward to an incredible year at Offduty Overland

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01/11/2026

One of the biggest things I’m learning in my healing journey is this:
two things can be true at once.

I can be making progress and still have hard days.
I can feel hope and feel pain at the same time.

This is what healing really looks like for me—raw, honest, and unfinished.
If you’re walking a similar road, I hope this reminds you that you’re not failing. You’re healing.

My wife captured this photo of me journaling at a beach in San Pedro during our amazing trip over Christmas and New Year...
01/06/2026

My wife captured this photo of me journaling at a beach in San Pedro during our amazing trip over Christmas and New Year. The picture she captured spoke to me because it documented to me the last several years, since retiring, writing instead of being toxic,
I have been journaling and finding a voice in writing the truth of my life, what I witnessed, and the absurdity of trying to be a cop and do a job that wasn't meant for productivity, effectiveness, or helping beyond the surface. Much more to be said on that later.
When I'm journaling, I can speak the truth I've always wanted to, and I'm learning to start connecting all those pent-up feelings and emotions and to give them meaning. Meaning through honoring my feelings and moving forward from where I'm at now.
Not a lot of people want to truly talk about their feelings... hell many of us don't know our neighbors' names, or something minor has happened to sever that relationship long ago.
Journaling has brought me a voice, as well as peace. Combined with decades of documentation, I'm finally realizing the absurdity of what I've faced, and I'm at TOTAL PEACE with where I'm at and the journey I'm on.
I want peace, but if peace can't be had, TRUTH WILL speak and then REFORM can be had after evidence is presented...
Thank you to my Angel for capturing this moment, which is very meaningful in my journey right now, and to ALWAYS being there for me even when it isn't fun or pretty. One day I WILL thank God when I'm standing there in front of Him that He put you in my life. I love you.

01/03/2026

Over the last few days I pushed myself and did something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. But I never did because I let fear and anxiety win out.

I got scuba diving certified! I’ve never felt such peace or been more aware of my body as when I dove. We got to see some amazing sea life and it didn’t suck at all learning to dive in San Pedro, Belize.

I post this to show that if I can push myself, so can you. One step at a time. You deserve peace, we all do…

12/31/2025

Healing isn’t always quiet.
Sometimes it’s choosing the thing that scares you—on purpose.
Here’s to taking that power back.
Blessed 2026 to all of you.
journey

12/31/2025

PTSD isn’t always panic or chaos.
Sometimes it’s functioning, coping, and regulating — while always staying alert.

This is my experience.
I’m sharing it to be honest and to remind others they’re not alone.





12/29/2025

This is how PTSD feels to me.

You can see the light.
You know peace exists.

Some days it just feels impossibly far away.

If this resonates, you’re not broken. You’re fighting something invisible.

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