Leg Length Discrepancy | Gut Health | Adventure
“For my birthday I want sunshine, swimming, and camping!” Angie’s voice crackled through the phone. The connection was poor but her excitement was still obvious through the static. She was a very strong hiker, had … Read more
Arriving at the decision to put my life on hold and spend a few months hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) involved a lot of soul searching. That soul searching ultimately yielded a list of … Read more
After lunch I sat on the porch at Kennedy Meadows Resort and Packstation. A decision weighed heavy on my mind. “Am I done with this hike?” I asked myself. The thought had first occurred to … Read more
My late exit from South Lake Tahoe meant I hiked until dark to reach camp. The storm clouds I had attempted to out run reached me as the sun dipped below the horizon and the … Read more
I stepped onto the platform in Truckee, California and the bright sunshine hurt my tired eyes. I spent the last 31 sleepless hours bouncing down the rails on an Amtrak train. My exhaustion was overwhelming … Read more
The pickup slowed to a stop and I looked around at Trout Lake. I could see the entire quaint town from this vantage and I thought it looked an awful lot like Georgia. The other … Read more
The climb was relentless and I seemed to lose ground with every step as my feet slipped in the scree. I paused to wipe the sweat from my brow and admire the snowy ridge above … Read more
“Oh Jeez!” I muttered as the sudden urge to pee startled me out of a deep sleep. I ripped off my quilt and scrambled out of the tent. I was en route to the men’s … Read more
I stood up from my restaurant feast in Snoqualime Pass and was immediately concerned. Could I hike without puking? I took my chances and walked back to the trail head. The path ahead ascended a … Read more
