Over the 4th of July weekend, my husband and I spent time at Big Creek. Last week I provided a…
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…
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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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Last week, I went on a business trip. It was my first business trip since the pandemic started, and I…
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 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…
Continue ReadingHeinen Again! A Tale of Three Shoes
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…
Continue ReadingAccidentally Halfway to Mount Heinen
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…
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