How to Rest and Reset after a Big Push
I’ve had two extraordinary weeks of high output—leading two Mountaineers seminars, taking online classes, accepting new clients, birding and hiking with inspiring people, watching seeds of change take root in…
Beyond Miles: 5 Ways to Match Your Hike to Your Goal
Hikers usually concentrate on the following metrics: distance, travel time, pack weight, and total elevation gain. But if you want to improve your performance on the trail — consider five…
Lessons from the Nest: On Collaboration and Compassion
Spring nesting season always draws my eyes upward. Towhees, chickadees, and tree swallows flit back and forth with twigs, spider webs, and moss, building carefully, imperfectly, urgently. Males are in…
The Power of Shedding
After returning from North Carolina with a body requesting sleep, I slowed to a halt. My husband took off to coach a two-day track meet in Oregon, while my daughter…
When the Peak Isn’t the Point
After a fabulous trip to North Carolina with my daughter to visit my parents (the last time she got to go with me was September 2023), I returned to Seattle…
Lessons from Teaching 3 Different Outdoor Groups
Over the past week, I’ve presented to three different groups—experienced hikers, cyclists, and a mixed audience of outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Despite their differences, one theme emerged: movement is…
How to Take Action in the Issaquah Alps
Over the past two weeks, I've hiked three trails on Tiger Mountain and Squak's East Side trail. What sent me to the mountains four times in two weeks? Nature is…
How to Overcome Obstacles: Three Recent Examples
This week, I've continued to explore ways to overcome obstacles and see them as wins. A hike to Whittaker Wilderness Peak involved navigating physical obstacles and helping participants appreciate the…
Create a Better Bedtime Routine: Break the Screen Habit
Several clients are trying to increase energy and enhance productivity by building better sleep habits. Two things they share are 1) daytime exhaustion and 2) excessive evening screen time. I…
How to Find Your Confidence, One Step at a Time
I knew this would be a challenging week, but after a year of setting myself up for success, everything happened as planned. I completed two successful hikes to Mt. Washington…