My husband and I decided to spend the 4th of July weekend at Big Creek. Not to go backpacking as…
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Niece Camping 2022 – Part 1
Over the last winter, I decided to invite my oldest niece to spend some time camping in Idaho. I wanted…
Continue ReadingA Musical Interlude
I brought my niece to town for a visit to the woods and the mountains last week. I’ll be writing…
Continue ReadingRun Rest Run
I recently went more than a week between runs. I didn’t have to do that. I could have gotten a…
Continue ReadingTravel Craziness
Last week, I went on a business trip. It was my first business trip since the pandemic started, and I…
Continue ReadingTrainin’ on Heinen
In early June, I wanted to get one last training hike in before I left town for a business trip.…
Continue ReadingBody Work
I credit transitioning to barefoot shoes with calming down my iliotibial bands. I used to get intense pain from running…
Continue ReadingMemorial Day Backpack – Days 2 and 3
Saturday morning was relatively dry, at least when I woke up. There were clouds in the trees, and clouds obscuring…
Continue ReadingReally Late Book
I meant to finish my second book from last season in February. And in March, April, and May. It’s now…
Continue ReadingMemorial Day Backpack – Day 1
As is our tradition, my husband and I went out for a backpacking trip. We used to do car camping…
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