HIKE DIARY
Backpacking & thru-hiking
is not always blissful
Strong Bones for the Win
To avoid fractures and osteoporosis as we age, we need more calcium. The best way to get it is not in a pill.
first TEDx in the bag
My talk on resilience was a smash because I worked hard to refine it, memorize it, then perform it.
The Grace of a Good Teacher
When learning a new skill, or pushing out of our comfort zone, it’s not enough to just want to do it. We also need a good and effective guide.
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.
pausing
I only have a small bit of the Pyrenean Haute Route to finish, but it will have to happen another time.
HRP: Section Five
I climb the highest peak in the Eastern Pyrenees plus a spectacular ridge walk, before being done in by a quiche and leaving trail (temporarily!)
HRP: Section Four continues
The route enters the tiny, landlocked and mountainous country of Andorra with its beautiful vistas and generous people who help me out of a jam.
HRP: Section Four
The section begins with one of the most unexpectedly challenging – and dangerous – bits, followed by lakes and waterfalls.
HRP: Section Three continues
There are three “E” (exceptional) sections on the HRP and I got through these dangerous bits blissfully – with a little help from my friends.
HRP: Section Three
The Central Pyrenees begin easy and lovely, but lead to a point of decision to walk very hard (and dangerous) terrain.
