The Fear Factor
Asking our fears, “If this happens, then what?” allows for a more zesty and adventurous life.
Little Shakedown on the Prairie
Come with me on a wee backpack trip in harsh conditions to see how I managed.
Was my PCT hike anything like the book “Wild?”
Cheryl Strayed (and Reese Witherspoon) and I took a lot of the same steps, and went to the trail for much the same reason: to heal.
Inov8 Trailfly shoe review
After 600 miles, these are some of the best shoes I’ve ever worn in terms of ruggedness, breathability, responsiveness, and comfort.
exercises for healthy toes
These are my favorite exercises for the feet and toes to keep arthritis and plantar fasciitis at bay.
Look at her go!
Just how did a nearly 60-year-old woman with fake hips walk 480 miles in less than a month?
Appalachian Trail: Ruins to Damascus
It’s only a short hike into Damascus for Trail Days and the end of my one-month quest, one well worth the effort.
Appalachian Trail: Nick Grindstaff Memorial to Ruins above Damascus
The “Tennessee Thruway” is an easy rollercoaster on a ridge with several trail magicians with food to share.
Appalachian Trail: Riff Raff to Nick Grindstaff Memorial
The night at Riff Raff is such a loud nightmare, I opt to hike out in rain with limited views just to have a camping spot in the woods.
Appalachian Trail: view above Hampton to Riff Raff Pre Daze Camp
It’s a short day to the Riff Raff pre Trail Days magic of food, beer, camping, slack-packing ad general mayhem.
