Ryan Wichelns
@ryan.trailsmag.net
Founding editor @trailsmag.net, sometimes outdoor/enviro writer. Climber, skier, mountain enthusiast, pilot. Bellingham, WA.
I’m fascinated by the fact that ChatGPT can dive into our website to figure out we “emphasise human‑powered, overnight trips in North America (not RVs or day hikes)” but somehow never realize we’re a print magazine and your “SEO-optimized article” is not helpful. And that they don't use spell check.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I’m fascinated by the fact that ChatGPT can dive into our website to figure out we “emphasise human‑powered, overnight trips in North America (not RVs or day hikes)” but somehow never realize we’re a print magazine and your “SEO-optimized article” is not helpful. And that they don't use spell check.
This is lunacy.
Who the fuck is this for?
Who the fuck is this for?
October 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is lunacy.
Who the fuck is this for?
Who the fuck is this for?
Local government employee: Answer this question for me, ChatGPT.
ChatGPT: OK!
Local government employee: But make sure your answer is accurate!
ChatGPT: Oh, in that case…!
www.knkx.org/government/2...
ChatGPT: OK!
Local government employee: But make sure your answer is accurate!
ChatGPT: Oh, in that case…!
www.knkx.org/government/2...
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Local government employee: Answer this question for me, ChatGPT.
ChatGPT: OK!
Local government employee: But make sure your answer is accurate!
ChatGPT: Oh, in that case…!
www.knkx.org/government/2...
ChatGPT: OK!
Local government employee: But make sure your answer is accurate!
ChatGPT: Oh, in that case…!
www.knkx.org/government/2...
Happy annual "I wasted $6" day to those who celebrate.
March 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy annual "I wasted $6" day to those who celebrate.
Bluesky saw it first. Issue 8 is absolutely the coolest thing we’ve ever done. Launching tomorrow @trailsmag.net.
November 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Bluesky saw it first. Issue 8 is absolutely the coolest thing we’ve ever done. Launching tomorrow @trailsmag.net.