Appalachian Trail


Change ~ Being Rooted ~ Personal Growth

Change ~ Being Rooted ~ Personal Growth

What freaks me out about hiking the AT is not the snakes, bears, or even Lyme disease. What freaks me out is that by saying yes to this adventure, I'm inviting intense personal growth into my life, again. The kind of intense growth which comes out of discomfort, loss, and ...

Intentional living doesn't land in your lap (or so I say when I'm tired)

Intentional living doesn't land in your lap (or so I say when I'm tired)

Work is work no matter how you slice and dice it. You may be passionate about the outcome, it may be an expression of your values, but it's still work.

Trail stories & other getting outdoors resources

Trail stories & other getting outdoors resources

It's a beautiful season we're headed into and we plan to make the most of it outdoors. Hopefully this page of resources will help you do the same.

Nikon D300 camera for sale

Nikon D300 camera for sale

In preparation for our hike next year we are selling my Nikon camera, fully loaded.

We'll figure it out when we get there

We'll figure it out when we get there

You set a course of action, you make the best decisions you can with the information you have, and the rest you figure out when you get there.

Insecurity and Compassion ~ Being Human

Insecurity and Compassion ~ Being Human

I've always struggled with insecurities of some kind or another. Early on, I thought it was just me. I've since learned this is a human affliction so I know I'm in good company here.

Proof Positive

Proof Positive

I imagine I will face rainy days and weeks on the trail the same way I face them in my "normal" life; with a heavy dose of shouldering through (putting on my big girl panties, even if they are rain soaked), doing my darndest to focus on beauty and light, ...