I delight in sharing outdoor experiences with people and introducing others to new outdoor activities. I don’t believe we are ever too old to try something new or discover a new hobby/passion. When I found out my cousin was interested in backpacking, I knew we needed to plan a trip! Having gone to the White […]
| August 15, 2016 | Mind over matter, mind over matter, mind over matter… I found myself having to channel my inner optimist with a great deal of effort for the second portion of my backpacking journey into Olympic National Park. With being deep in the woods and recognizing the only way out was to continue walking, […]
| August 9, 2016 | My first backpacking trip in numbers: 1 destination. 1 campground at Boulder Creek. 1 stunning view of Mount Olympus. 2 days. 2 new adventure buddies. 3 coffee mugs. 3-1/2 liters of Camelback water. 6 backpacker meals. 65-liter Osprey Ariel backpack. 4,000 feet of elevation gain. 4,000 feet of elevation loss. 4,000 feet of elevation gain… and loss… […]