Going Alone
For many years, well into adulthood, I was uncomfortable (almost fearful) of being alone; particularly at night. When alone, I became a master at staying busy..... running errands, cleaning, exercising, moving…
Cascade Falls
Glen Aulin Trail to Waterwheel Falls
Trip: June 2, 2018- June 4, 2018 Let me start this trail review by stating it was undoubtedly among my top favorite, if not my favorite, backpacking trips to date. …
Middle Velma Lake via Bayview Trailhead
Trip: May 26, 2018- May 27, 2018 Let me tell you, preparing for the first backpacking trip of the season was a nail biter. Heading to Desolation Wilderness, Middle Velma…
Power through your panic
This past weekend I took a group of 4 on a backpacking trip through part of Yosemite. I was aware the bridge to our campsite in Glen Aulin was “gone”…
East Peak Summit
Mount Tamalpais – East Peak from Stinson Beach
May 12, 2018 Needing some time to decompress, I set off solo determined to conquer Mount Tamalpais. My trek began at the Dipsea Trail off Panoramic Highway near Stinson Beach. …
Half Dome
Despite my having submitted as many alternative dates as I could, submitting date requests on my daughter’s account, and having friends submit dates for me, I was a big fat…
A Hiker is born….. One Step At A Time
At the age of 48, after the demise of my 25 year marriage, I found myself looking for an outlet. Working in a stressful profession, which is often "dark" and…
Eagle Falls
Where the True Journey Began
Imagine if you will a cocoon. Plain and non-descript. From that, after a period of internal change and transformation, emerges a beautiful, and uniquely colorful butterfly. In 2006, at the…