Sometimes, I can be SO stubborn. But I like the word persistent. A few weekends ago I headed up to the town of Marblemount on the Cascade Highway and set out to hike up to Cow Heaven. You can read more about this trail HERE. But the truth is, there is more to my adventure to tell. I…
When people ask me what I eat for breakfast (after I explain I do my best to avoid grains), my response is usually eggs and vegetables. Sometimes vegetables with bacon or chicken. But always vegetables. When I first made the decision to embark on a paleo lifestyle, I had to reevaluate what I ate for…
Editor’s note 7/31/2024: This post and the PDF that goes with it have recently been updated since its original posting in 2016 and update in 2020. An essential part of my hike planning is what will I eat before and after my hike (thus the name of my blog). Although I follow a whole foods…
One of my favorite movies is the one by Tom Hanks, Castaway. What I love about this movie is the idea that we think we know how our life should go. We have a driving force behind our motivation to keep on going but it turns out that we are meant for a different path. Possibly…
I had the joy of experiencing 4 days off this last weekend and although I was able to get in 3 days of hiking and snowshoeing, I have to say the weather was miserable. Thank goodness I was born here in the PNW and we learn early that you can’t wait for perfect weather days…
If you operate heavy machinery while mixing medications, don’t usually wear your seat belt or life jacket, and enjoy using the hair dryer while lounging in the bathtub, this post is NOT for you. This last Friday I left work around noon and headed up Highway 2 for a few short hikes now that the day…