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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Still Sick?!?
I was just starting to feel better last weekend. I think I went a whole two days without taking any…
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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 used to take sick days much more liberally. Feeling a bit sniffly? Sick day. Might be running a fever?…
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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…
Continue ReadingThe Best Friend in the World
It is my great pleasure to relate that I have had a chance encounter with a woman who I must…
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…
Continue ReadingNo More Excuses
Now that I have the paper copies of my book in hand, I really have to get to work on…
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Since we were both taking our trekking poles, we used this plank to secure the tent while we went hiking.…
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A bit later than I wanted to get it published, but I finally worked out my issues with the cover…
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