My daughter was approximately 16 years old when she got into hiking. Being a Gen Z’er, she grew up in a world where technology, social networking, and the more sedimentary lifestyle was the norm. Me, a Gen X’er, grew up in the hybrid world. I could easily bounce back and forth between the addiction of…
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Another One Bites The Dust pt. 3
Mahala dropped her pack and wandered away to the bathroom, and I started to dig in the little side pocket of my pack for the keys, yelling that I would get the car started. I dug. And I dug. And I wanted to die. The keys weren’t in the tiny side pocket. No, no, no,…
I Want To Break Free! Pt. 2
We woke up the next morning freezing, muscles aching more then I can ever articulate, and exhausted from lack of sleep. We laid in our bags for a long time. We chatted about the days journey back and forth, and made our plan. I could feel a tension in the air, like there was something…
Don’t Stop Me Now pt. 1
Sup Losers. Today’s story is about two girls who decided to try backpacking on a whim, prepared TERRIBLY, got their butts kicked, and had the time of their lives. Let’s get to it. Like all great ideas Mahala and I come up with, this one happened in a Starbucks when we were just a little…
Never again. – Morgan
Hi guys, long time no see. I’m breaking my silence today because I have a lot to share. This is probably gonna be long, so bear with me. Today, we’re gonna talk about self care. And I really wish that meant I was gonna talk about face masks, mental health days, and fuzzy socks. But…
Interview with ‘The Emily’ – Misty
Me: “Where is your favorite place to ‘just be’?” Emily: “Does it have to be specific?” Me: “No.” Emily: “Hmmmm… the beach. On the beach.” Me: “What do you feel when you stand at the shoreline of the ocean?” Emily: (Looks at her phone.) “I have to find it. Equanimity. It means mental calmness and…
Dirt Therapy 