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HIKE DIARY

Backpacking & thru-hiking

is not always blissful

It takes hard work, dedication and determination to stay the course when walking, tramping, sauntering or trekking. But like life, the rewards are sweet for those willing to put one foot in front of the other.

Check the hike diary dropdown menu for trails from six continents.

quitting is awareness

Sometimes a “gut feeling” can send you a message to quit before you’ve had time to analyze data.

quitting is saying yes

Dystonia ended my professional flute career, but it took an intentional act to ultimately let go.

quitting is optimism

In the first in a series, we’ll explore the power in letting go and being open to new possibilities.

From Adventure to Advent

I’m using my time on the Arizona Trail in late winter as a setting for Advent talks I’ll give in the coming weeks.

Pictured Rocks, Michigan

200-foot sandstone cliffs “painted” by leeching minerals loom above the turquoise waters of Lake Superior.

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and don’t miss a single step!