Backpacking While Old

A wise woman who’s hiking into her 80’s once told me not to compare myself to younger hikers – or even to my younger self.
Don’t Dream – Do

When it comes to dreams, don’t let them become a broken record of something you’ll do “someday.” Take the first step and act.
Blissful TEDx speaker

I will give my first TEDx talk this October 10 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The Fear Factor

Asking our fears, “If this happens, then what?” allows for a more zesty and adventurous life.
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.
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?
Good Luck, Bad Luck

My outlook on life is a belief in grace and abundance tinged by some bad luck that tests our character.
Appalachian Trail: the return

After a tough four months managing a cancer diagnosis and healing from surgery, I’ll return to the trail.
breast cancer trail: “you’re done”

I’ve reached the terminus of the breast cancer trail and it’s time to make the next steps my priority.