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…
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…
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…
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…
Hiking has renewed my energy in 2025. Each hike I have led for the Mountaineers in the last two weeks has taught me about connection, solitude, and mindset shifts. Following…
