An Institution of Enduring Consequence
Homies
Adventures
History doesn’t make itself.
History doesn’t make itself.
Two men. Many adventures. An improbable legacy.
The Founders, circa 2003. Before the historical significance of the occasion was fully understood. Archival note: the co-founder’s jacket appears to have been issued to a substantially taller person. The founders proceeded regardless. The aspirational height was not achieved.
In 1997, two men decided to have a hangout, unaware that history would immediately begin recording their significance.
What began as friendship over discarded furniture would eventually become an enduring commitment to exploration, outdoor adventure, and the documentation of both.
Decades later, their likenesses would be immortalized in metal.
The institution’s accomplishments are documented. Its methods remain under review.
Official Likenesses of the Founding Directorate. Neither appointment has been independently verified.
Four documented modern expeditions. Zero officially sanctioned by Congress.
The expedition is confirmed. The official motion picture remains in production.
ARCHIVAL RESTORATION PENDING
Hiking and mountain ascent. The first modern expedition of the institution. The film is still being restored from the field.
Three hundred and thirty-five miles of trails, perseverance, and the gradual erosion of reasonable expectations regarding saddle comfort.
Watch the Official Film
An expedition conducted by kayak, with overnight accommodations secured in a slot canyon. Conventional hospitality was deemed superfluous.
Watch the Official Film
Another campaign into demanding terrain. The institution returned from the field with renewed confidence and further documentation.
Watch the Official FilmNot merely souvenirs. Tangible evidence that recreational activities have been elevated to matters of institutional record.
Founders · Est. 1997
Humphreys Peak
GAP & C&O · 335 MI
Black Canyon Kayak
Crazy Horse Volksmarch
Select an expedition medallion to watch its animated rendering. Select the Founders insignia for an enlarged still.
Early Expeditions. Formative Experiences. Additional Evidence of Poor Decision Making.
Self-assessed. Not subject to external audit.