panic hike
Ever known your upcoming schedule contained chaos so you dropped everything to squeeze in a hike before you lost all opportunities to get out in nature? Yep. That’s what this is…a panic hike.
ABWF stewardship tour
A weekend of trail stewardship, notating solitude monitoring stats for the U.S. Forest Service, and big vertical gains for the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation thrilled my soul.
puttin’ the hell in Hellroaring Creek
A heat wave couldn’t keep Wolverine Whisperer and I away from backpacking in Yellowstone.
Desolation Peak
When TAJ and I met (another story for another day), we found common ground in our mutual interest in both reading Jack Kerouac’s Desolation Angels and desire to hike up to the fire lookout tower Kerouac lived in during the summer of 1956. The following adventure within the North Cascades of Washington state unfolded as a result of our conversation.
wildfleurs of June 2026
Want an update of what wildflowers I’m spotting along the trails? Don’t worry, I’ve got your wildflower wishes covered!
floating into summer
There’s a sweet spot in water level when the snow begins to melt that if you time correctly you get the experience of a lifetime. TAJ and I were invited to float the Stillwater at that exact moment.
senia creek trail spring conditions
I’m still writing about my Memorial Day trail explorations and around here it’s spring until after the 4th of July anyway. So let’s all savor spring in the mountains together, especially when it’s a bluebird day to hike up an exposed hillside.
a drive up hellroaring
I’ll be honest, I drove. Read: Limited photography. This time around I’ll have to use my words to entertain you and hope it captures the beauty, the moment, the adventure.
a secret waterfall
Everyone needs a friend willing to say “let’s just give it a try” when you describe the hike you planned as “I know nothing except it leads to a waterfall, wanna check it out?”
writing battle
I entered a 2,500-word writing contest for funsies. My first attempt at fiction leaves me with a feeling of mixed results. Here’s a rundown on the process.
a quick outing
There’s a lovely trail a mere five minute drive from my home that I infrequently visit. When I do, the solace and beauty causes me to think Why don’t I walk this twice a week?!
sunlight basin explorations
Wolverine Whisperer and I hit the trails together now that the snow has (mostly) stopped falling and spring hiking spots allow our longer trail wandering dreams to come true.
Side Quest: Great Falls, MT
An overnight excursion provided ample opportunity to discover why locals tilt their heads at my curiosity into exploring the town of Great Falls. Now, I share my findings with you.
creative processes
The writing prompt put forth by my writing group this month asks us to explore the invisible infrastructures we utilize when creating our works. Naturally, the creative process of choreographing dances for my students jumped into my mind. What does that even look like in action? Let’s break it down.
phantom creek trail review
Taking advantage of an early spring arrival means getting higher up on trails than expected. Sprite took full advantage of the situation and wants to share the glory with you!
side x side explorations in the Pryors
Mud season shenanigans with TAJ & Sprite!
forgotten trail story
When sharing my Colorado Trail thru-hike experience with you, I forgot a humorous moment and want to offer you a little giggle.
sprite’s tbr list
TBR = to be read; a never-ending list or stack of books intended to be read immediately but ultimately set aside for indeterminate lengths of time
take yourself on a date
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mashed potatoes in Ketchum, ID
I learned a new term in skiing: mashed potatoes. Very fitting for my first skiing experience in the state boasting of raisin’ spuds.