Mountaineers Service Award 2025: Just Doing Me
Wednesday afternoon, I was sitting at my desk, finishing preparation
October 31, 2025
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Season of Completion: Leadership, Transition, & Renewal
Dropping off my two riders after my 24th CHS hike
October 12, 2025
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The Four P’s of Everest: Persistence Knows No Age
For nine months I had the honor and privilege of
September 28, 2025
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Trusting Desire, Embracing Obstacles on a Memorable Hike
On paper, my longest hike of the season looked perfect:
September 21, 2025
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Cascade Pass Backpack: Beyond Our Expectations
When we planned our 2-day family backpack to Cascade Pass,
September 7, 2025
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Pivot Toward Wonder: How to Embrace What Unfolds
Sometimes life hands us the exact experience we imagined; other
September 3, 2025
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Adjusting Expectations on the Trail and in Life
Hiking teaches me lessons I didn’t ask for but often
August 25, 2025
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How Guiding Intentions Can Transform Your Adventures
When most people prepare for a multi-day adventure—whether it’s a
August 15, 2025
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Trail-tested Confidence: Lessons for Work and Life
The hour before a new client session, I get the
August 6, 2025
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What Is Enough: Three Lessons from the Trail
I have led more Mountaineers hikes than I ever imagined
July 27, 2025
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How to Stay Hydrated for Summer Hikes
This season, I’ve been reminded how crucial it is to
July 17, 2025
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Four Years Along the Trail of Change
Milestone Post / A Reflection Essay Blog post 180 is
July 5, 2025
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