I woke up before the sun crested the ridgeline. I had to get up and go to the bathroom, but…
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Over the last winter, I decided to invite my oldest niece to spend some time camping in Idaho. I wanted…
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In early June, I wanted to get one last training hike in before I left town for a business trip.…
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Saturday morning was relatively dry, at least when I woke up. There were clouds in the trees, and clouds obscuring…
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As is our tradition, my husband and I went out for a backpacking trip. We used to do car camping…
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The first time I tried hiking Mount Heinen, I only made it 2 miles in before turning back. On that…
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This time we approached Mount Heinen with a plan – and a knowledge of how long the trail was. The…
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When Ambrose and I drove out a few weeks ago along the Middlefork Road, we spotted a trail that seemed…
Continue ReadingWilson Creek Hike April 2022
I recently got the chance to explore a whole new area of hiking trails with a friend. We hadn’t hung…
Continue ReadingGetting into Rhythm
Last week I accomplished my exercise goals for the first time in a while. I ran at least 3 times,…
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