Sending out an SOS
I wrote this for ‘The Trek’ about lessons learned from my evacuation off the CDT. Here’s a first look!
A Tale of Two Hips
Last year, at the age of 55, I learned I needed to replace both my hips with titanium…
grace
Two Bear Air Rescue sent me a reminder that every day is a gift and to never take it for granted.
ten things I learned while thru-hiking…
I wrote this right after I had both hips replaced, caught covid and was unsure I’d hike again.
Titanium 14er, climbing Quandary Peak with new hips
Quandary Peak is one of the easiest mountains to climb in winter, even by people with new hips.
set your sights low
Building a system of small, bite-sized goals helps us avoid summit fever while also increasing joy.
sauntering 5,000 miles
Life is too short to waste on speed.
walking is good for you
Walking is great for brain and physical health, and you don’t need to go fast to get the benefit!
password: bluebell
One Thursday in spring, bluebells explode into a sea of color like a holy shrine at Carley State Park, MN.
