Despite his pack weight or his life's work, Sean hikes with enthusiasm and energy, periodically stopping to smoke a grape flavored cigar while he waits for us to catch up.
Read moreOracles in Oracle
If Marney didn't exist, I'm not sure there would be much hope for the town of Oracle.
Read moreHigh-Jinx Ranch: How thru-hiking will ruin your life
I knew that if I was already making these considerations less than 200 miles in, my life would likely be turned completely upside down by mile 800. And, much like Sandpiper, I really wasn't too worried about it. In fact, I was looking forward to the unknown impact this experience would have.
Read moreTucson Town Day!!!
Town Day!!!!
Read moreFarewell to Safety Turtle
It's hard to describe the inherent bond amongst thru-hikers.
Read moreRincon Mountains and a Case for Compassion
Awareness without compassion is warfare.
Read moreHiatus: Update
This might not come as a huge surprise, but Wildflower and I are not very good at silence ;)
I'll speak more on our Vipassana attempt later, but we've made it out of our 100 mile wilderness stretch safely and starving! Assuming I can take advantage of the wonderful trail town of Pine, Arizona - regular programming should resume shortly!
Hiatus
Vipassana Hiking
Read moreCienega Creek
The Trail Provides.
Read moreFirst steps as Wildflower & Yogabird
All the while inspiring and being inspired.
Read moreHappy Birthday, Gwen!!!
So, sweet, fun, adventurous Gwennie - Happy Birthday! Here are some of the cacti and flowers I've seen in my first 200 miles. I only know some of the names, but have been making up fun names as I go.
Read morePatagonia Sangha
We would serve as Sangha to each other now.
Read moreThe thing about water...
the thing about water is - you don't want to run out...
Read moreHuachuca Mountains and Canelo Hills
The first 3 passages of the Arizona Trail are described as 'strenuous'. I can think of several shorter words to describe it, but I'll practice saucha and just say, yes, it was very, very ($&@!) strenuous.
Read moreAnd so it begins...
I had made the proclamation months ago that I wanted to summit Miller Peak - the highest point in the 'sky islands' as the Huachucas are often called. There was no reason why really - just something I'd read about early on in my planning and for whatever reason set my laser beam focus on. The summit was 1/2 mile off trail and an extra 200 feet of elevation gain - extra mileage and work I was ready to add for the views I'd read about at the top.
Read moreGoals and Intentions
I know, I know - hiking 811 miles over 2 months is a big enough goal... But for me, it wouldn't be complete without some additional motivation
Read moreSauca & Stuff Sacks
"I am a stuffer; you are a folder."
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