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Fighting Imposture Syndrome

Fighting Imposture Syndrome

I never intended to embark on this journey in the mountains. In fact, in my prior life, I loved looking at the mountains but didn't understand why on earth one would want to go climb them. The few times I was dragged into them, I felt like crap about myself. I wasn't...

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Hike Your Own Hike

Hike Your Own Hike

When you begin participating in a sport or activity, it's common to look at others and compare yourself to them. However, it's important to remember that you are not like anyone else. You don't have the same level of ability, training, experience, strength, endurance,...

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It’s More Than The Mountains

It’s More Than The Mountains

In July of 2022, I came to the mountains and hiked these trails solo, which my soul needed. It was the first time in my adult life that I muted the expectations of everyone else and started to listen to what my needs and expectations were. How can I show up as the...

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Microspikes Vs. Crampons

Microspikes Vs. Crampons

It's wintertime! And that means it's time for traction devices. Specifically microspikes and crampons. I feel lucky to have gained much knowledge about hiking from experienced hikers, books, online forums, mountaineering stores, and making my own mistakes. I have...

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So You Want To Winter Hike

So You Want To Winter Hike

What's better than hiking? Winter hiking. This is just my opinion. The scenery is beautiful in the summer but magnificent in the winter. This blog post is for the beginner out there without much to any experience. I will give you great resources for more advanced...

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The Mountains Will Be There

The Mountains Will Be There

There will inevitably come a time when you decide to turn around on a hike, whether it's your body, mind, trail conditions, weather, safety, or whatever. When facing this decision, pause, access, and listen. It's better to turn around than to push past and end up with...

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Checking The Weather and Trail Reports

Checking The Weather and Trail Reports

We are officially to "that" time of year when the weather is unpredictable. But to be perfectly honest, it's the mountains we are talking about, the weather is ALWAYS unpredictable. There is a lot that you can do to prepare yourself ahead of time. So, just because...

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Let’s Talk Safety

Let’s Talk Safety

Thank you for visiting my page, whether you're an experienced hiker or a newbie. I'm happy to have you here. Safety is something I don't feel like gets talked about enough, especially when you are first starting off. It tends to be one of those "you don't...

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Easy Is Relative

Easy Is Relative

When I started hiking, I came off two years of being COMPLETELY sedentary. Like, 400-700 steps a day. Getting into mountain hiking was intimidating because the only experience I had in the last five years before was Azure Mountain. And that was certainly NOT easy. I...

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