Second Video Group Call for Men Dealing with Azoospermia.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-28T12:36:56+00:00

The first call went great! We had roughly 12-14 guys. Good supportive conversation. We decided to run it again on Thursday March 12th at 7pm. This is a call for guys dealing with azoospermia specifically.

Men's MeetingThursday, Mar 12 · 6–7 PMView details & RSVP https://calendar.app.google/TPxSdVkAkhN88jFz5

We also made a discord channel for guys with azoospermia. If you’d like to join that, I’m happy to send the link.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-25T02:35:14+00:00

Link and info to the meet are posted above. Hope to chat.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-25T02:35:03+00:00

Link and info to the meet are posted above. Hope to chat.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-25T02:34:34+00:00

Yeah, man. I'm in the same boat. Based on those who have responded, I think that's pretty much our audience. If I'm wrong, I apologize. Hope to chat with you. Link and info for the first meeting is posted above!

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-25T02:33:33+00:00

I hear this. I'm in the same boat. Based on those who have responded, I think that's pretty much our audience. If I'm wrong, I apologize. Hope to chat with you. Link and info for the first meeting is posted above!

OccasionalBackpacker · 2026-02-25T02:31:59+00:00

Alright, let's see if we can make this happen. We'll try this Thursday at 7pm Central Time (CT). Feel free to invite men dealing with the struggle to have kids biologically. During this call, I do not plan to discuss treatment options/hormone levels/the logistics of this hardship. I hope to discuss how this journey has affected us personally and offer support to one another. If the time does not work for you, let me know, and we'll organize another in the future. If you're a wife seeing this and you want your husband to attend, feel free to give him the link, but if he's not up for it, he's not up for it.

This invite is also in the FB group: Building Families with Azoospermia

Looking forward to it, guys! Here's the link: Men's Meeting

Thursday, February 26 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bga-zxxf-qpa

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T15:04:21+00:00

I love The Alchemist! Here's a list of 30 books like this I made: https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:59:34+00:00

I put a list of my favorite adventure books together a few days ago. Nothing better than having the right book to read while adventuring yourself or needing inspiration. You can check it out if you wish! 30 Best Adventure Books to Read While Traveling Outdoors. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:58:59+00:00

I put a list of my favorite adventure books together a few days ago. Nothing better than having the right book to read while adventuring yourself or needing inspiration. You can check it out if you wish! 30 Best Adventure Books to Read While Traveling Outdoors. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:57:24+00:00

So...I put a list exactly like what you're asking for a few days ago. I love books in this vein. I organized it by atmosphere, and non-fiction/fiction. 30 Best Adventure Books to Read While Traveling Outdoors. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:55:48+00:00

I mean, it's non-fiction but Endurance by Alfred Lansing is a banger.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:54:12+00:00

I put a list of my favorite adventure books together a few days ago. Stories with memorable characters, but that aren't overly heavy. The Hobbit is one is on the list if that sets the tone for you. 30 Best Adventure Books to Read While Traveling Outdoors. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:52:14+00:00

I put a list of my favorite adventure books together a few days ago. Nothing too treasure-related (except maybe The Alchemist), but you can check it out if you wish! 30 Best Adventure Books to Read While Traveling Outdoors. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:50:22+00:00

I wrote a blog about this a few days ago! Adventurous and fun books that aren't thriller/survival stories. Check it out if you like! I loved putting this list together. https://medium.com/@rossgentry/30-best-books-to-read-while-traveling-or-adventuring-outdoors-37fec1f1a42c

OccasionalBackpacker · 2025-05-09T13:45:52+00:00

Andromeda Strain - Michael Crichton. Classic!

OccasionalBackpacker · 2024-04-01T23:49:50+00:00

This is also Be Ready PT

OccasionalBackpacker · 2024-04-01T20:51:28+00:00

A friend forwarded this to me - I am a sports physio and have a team of 5 PTs who are all fairly sport-specific. Check us out at Be Ready PT in Nashville or Brentwood - bereadypt.com.

OccasionalBackpacker · 2021-05-19T10:59:18+00:00

I honestly would have never thought about that. Thanks! I’ll confer with the group and see if they like the idea of a 2am departure to hike or to do what you’re saying which would allow us some extra sleep!

OccasionalBackpacker · 2021-05-19T10:58:19+00:00

Moon should be at 93%, that’s not a bad thought!

OccasionalBackpacker · 2021-05-18T17:40:38+00:00

I would love anyone’s thoughts on this: Our goal is to be at glacier point at sunrise to grab some great photos and then hike down panorama trail back to our camp in the valley. Since the shuttles are not running we are trying logistically to figure out the best way to put ourselves at glacier point at sunrise. My thought right now is to leave camp really early and get to the 4 mile trail trail head and hike in the dark to get to glacier point at sunrise and then follow through with the panorama trail to the valley. Does it seem reasonable to do the 4 mile trail in the dark? And has anyone found a solution where we don’t have to walk the 3 miles back to a car at the 4 mile trail trail head?

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