For our 10th Anniversary, my husband deferred to me when planning our weekend trip. Naturally, I picked a location that would afford me the opportunity to hike – but I also kept my husband in mind and made sure it wasn’t any place with any kind of strenuous hiking, and I also made sure to …
Over the weekend I spend some much needed time with my long-time friends. At one point we decided to chill out and watch a movie on the couch. We were discussing what we thought we might want to watch only to come up undecided. One of us came up with the brilliant idea to scroll …
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At the beginning of November 2020, I did a solo hike at Windham High Peak. Windham is typically known for being a ski mountain, but for those of us outdoor enthusiasts who don’t specifically ski, it is also one of the high peaks in the Catskill Mountains in New York State, USA! At an elevation …
Recently, I was approached by the brand IUREK who sells heated clothing and jackets to people who work and recreate outdoors. They asked if I would be willing to try out one of their products and share my thoughts on my social media accounts. I happily agreed and several days later the package arrived at …
If you’re a first-time hiker, you might wonder what kind of gear you need to get started. Can you just wear sneakers and a t-shirt? Should you go out and buy all the stuff? Prior to starting my ADK 46er journey and becoming a more intense hiker, I had always gone out on hikes very …
If you’re a beginner hiker or you are shopping for a beginner hiker, you should know that hiking gear is the best place to start when trying to find the right gift for the holidays. New, better gear is always appreciated, and as an avid hiker, you can never get enough! Here is my list …
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the principles of Leave No Trace. My knowledge of Leave No Trace, until recently, has been scant. I really thought it mostly had to do with not littering or leaving garbage around. I’ve been reading posts and watching stories on social media recently that have been …
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Meet Ellie – a rescue puppy who is ready to go on epic adventures. We adopted Ellie at the end of June from a dog rescue in downstate New York. She is essentially my pandemic puppy. Something about the stress and frustration of isolation and constantly changing times made me crave the comfort of a …
Excuse my French. What I meant to say was: “You’ll never get to where you’re going if you never take a step forward.” This quote is great advice that I heard somewhere along the way at some point. Or maybe I just made it up, I don’t really know, but either way, it’s true. This …
