From the high elevation, standing solo on the mountain, you are forced to change your perspective on life and everything in it. What seems big and impossible to deal with on the ground feels possible when you are standing among the clouds.
Read moreNature Journaling and the 2026 Superbloom
I saw the price of the glorious beauty in the wildflowers as a subtle, ominous nod towards the hellish dry spells to come, but I took up my pen in the meantime and continued to draw the vivid wildflowers near the hiking trails in my nature journal.
Read moreHow the Mountains Shaped Me
My experience has inspired me to search further and look more deeply into how the land I was recreating on was shaped, and to strengthen my backpacking and mountaineering skills to be a better hiker. The mountains shaped me into the leader and hiker that I am today, and I am forever grateful for the chance to explore them.
Read moreHeading Back to School
This year, I decided to take a sabbatical from full-time marketing after losing my grandmother and head back to school. So far, heading back to school has been such an amazing experience, and I know that it will only help transform my life and career when I return.
Read moreCelebrating Holidays Without Loved Ones
The holidays are hard after a recent loss of a loved one. You’re left to reflect on the quiet ache left by an empty chair at the table, but memories can provide solace even as they bring tears. The pain is real, but you can still honor the memories and the love that remains.
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