My Feet Just Kept Moving: August with Angel Ajax and Miles
I had already done what I'd set out to do for the month. On the final morning of Washington Trails Association’s 2026 Hike-a-Thon (the month of August), I needed to…
Process, not Perfection: Posting from the Muddy Middle
The past ten days have felt like a study in pivoting. Wildfire smoke hitting the western Cascades last week meant rescheduling several outings. My husband traveling out of town meant…
Season of Completion: Leadership, Transition, & Renewal
Dropping off my two riders after my 24th CHS hike on September 30th, I felt something I haven't felt before. Not because I’d led four 17-mile graduation hikes in a…
Bridge the Confidence Gap: From Desk Doubts to Trail Trust
For several weeks I've been reflecting on how widely different I feel on the trail and at work. Why can I feel so totally in control in one area but…
Building Sustainable Habits with Dr. Cobb’s Strategy
Building sustainable habits is easier when you understand how to "win the day" both vertically and laterally. Inspired by Dr. Cobb’s Sustenance course in the Z-Health curriculum as well as…