If asked what some of my favorite meals to eat while backpacking are, there are a few that naturally come to mind as ones that I would be willing to eat almost every day. Chicken Coleslaw For The Trail is a great, hearty meal for enjoying your vegetables while outdoors backpacking! #cabbage #kale #greenonion…
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Persistent
Sometimes, I can be SO stubborn. But I like the word persistent. A few weekends ago I headed up to the town of Marblemount on the Cascade Highway and set out to hike up to Cow Heaven. You can read more about this trail HERE. But the truth is, there is more to my adventure to tell. I…
Hold On
One of my favorite movies is the one by Tom Hanks, Castaway. What I love about this movie is the idea that we think we know how our life should go. We have a driving force behind our motivation to keep on going but it turns out that we are meant for a different path. Possibly…
Go Cocoa In The Wild
I had the joy of experiencing 4 days off this last weekend and although I was able to get in 3 days of hiking and snowshoeing, I have to say the weather was miserable. Thank goodness I was born here in the PNW and we learn early that you can’t wait for perfect weather days…
I Prepare for Failure: The Ten Essentials
If you operate heavy machinery while mixing medications, don’t usually wear your seat belt or life jacket, and enjoy using the hair dryer while lounging in the bathtub, this post is NOT for you. This last Friday I left work around noon and headed up Highway 2 for a few short hikes now that the day…
The Perfect Date
Do you remember your first or favorite date? I still remember mine… The best date I have ever had was on a spring break trip to Arizona with my mom a few years ago. We found them in a flea market outside of Phoenix. They were so good, I bought a 5lb box even though…