Silence & Solitude at Point Beach State Forest
May 19, 2025
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
Tag: Ice Age Trail
The Journey IS the Story – A Weekend Hike at Lapham Peak
May 16, 2025
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
Rewriting My Limits with a Kettle Moraine Camping Weekend
May 6, 2025
A weekend of hiking, blisters, and too many Uncrustables turned into more than just training. It became a chance to name the fears I’ve carried that were never mine, and to leave them behind on the trail. … More Rewriting My Limits with a Kettle Moraine Camping Weekend
R2R Training Trail Log – Week 2:
October 13, 2024
Week 2 of my training brings me to an abrupt halt with a sudden and unexplained knee injury. Time to pivot! … More R2R Training Trail Log – Week 2:
R2R Training Trail Log – Week 1:
October 5, 2024
Week 1 of my Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim training is officially in the books! Read about my exciting 9.5 mile hike on the Ice Age Trail, reading the book Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon, and other adventures this week! … More R2R Training Trail Log – Week 1:
