Here are a few things on my mind lately about becoming a hiker that I had to figure out the hard way. Some things nobody told me about at all and some things that I had to unlearn after years of absorbing garbage from people who had decided there was only one right way to … More Things I Wish You Knew Before You Talked Yourself Out of Hiking
This was supposed to be a simple trip report about backpacking the Grand Canyon. Instead, it became a story about mortality, pole dancing, wildfires, and refusing to shrink myself to fit someone else’s definition of who belongs in the outdoors. … More Unclassy, Pathetic, and A Bad Role Model: My Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip Report
Developing mental toughness and powering through when it isn’t fun is a critical part of training for any big physical challenge. … More This Isn’t Fun Anymore – 23.5 Miles on the Lake Geneva Shore Path
Snuck in solo camping and hiking before a work conference. Broke in new shoes, tested new gear, and soaked up the silence. … More Silence & Solitude at Point Beach State Forest
Climbing towers after hiking eight miles might not be fun, but choosing discomfort on purpose reminds me I’m alive, growing, and training for something that will change my life. … More The Journey IS the Story – A Weekend Hike at Lapham Peak
