I had a week off of work last week. And I wasn’t backpacking. Which means I got to stay up…
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I did it! Nine months of the commitment crew! As of yesterday, I completed my twentieth class of December, which…
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For the last few months, I’ve had a lot of stress and tension in my left shoulder. It’s been painful,…
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For me, backpacking isn’t primarily about pain. Seeing beautiful scenery, watching wildlife, spending time outdoors with my husband, testing myself,…
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I’ve been feeling sick for what seems like forever but it likely a mere 9 weeks. And, while I was…
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Last year, my crossfit gym instituted something called Commitment Crew. Basically, it’s an incentive program to encourage athletes to attend…
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I was just starting to feel better last weekend. I think I went a whole two days without taking any…
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With winter in full swing, my husband and I are planning next year’s backpacking trips. We’ve got several Idaho trips…
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I used to take sick days much more liberally. Feeling a bit sniffly? Sick day. Might be running a fever?…
Continue Reading6125 2017 Day 3
One last look at the campsite before we hike to the car on the last trip of the season. The…
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