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Barbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Posted on February 9, 2023March 21, 2023By Heather

A fan pushes warm, humid air around the room. The first hint of hazy morning light seeps through slatted wooden blinds, the bright blue curtains … Continue ReadingBarbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on December 25, 2022December 25, 2022By Heather

This is a story about defeat, joy, and grief. It is full of adventure and misadventure, with a touch of prescience. Twists and turns. Bathroom humor. Summit season 2022 was unsuccessful, but mountain season was a hit. Buckle up; it’s a ride. … Read More >Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

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Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

Posted on August 8, 2022August 10, 2022By Heather

It appears that 2022 is the year I visit national parks experiencing extraordinary flooding events. In the spring, massive flooding washed out vast parts of … Continue ReadingVoyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

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50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021By Heather

My two fitness goals this year were to summit another 14,000-foot peak and do a 50-mile hike in four days. I completed Huron Peak in … Continue Reading50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

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Hiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Heather

Fear has been a consistent companion in my life. At age 10, I negotiated my way out of the deep end of the pool during … Continue ReadingHiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

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Camping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

Posted on July 23, 2020April 29, 2021By Heather

We have isolated for months in response to COVID-19. All our trips have are canceled. Work jaunts to cities around the country for speaking engagements … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

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Camping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019By Heather

This Summit County, Colorado camping and hiking trip seemed like it had all the odds stacked against it from day one. It’s been more than … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

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Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Posted on August 11, 2019August 24, 2019By Heather

Mount Rainier has called to me since the first time I saw it with my own eyes nearly 15 years ago. I plan to hike … Continue ReadingMount Rainier & Ashford, WA

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How to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)

Posted on June 2, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

After a busy week racing around London and Brighton for work and fun, we knew we would be wiped out and be grateful for a … Continue ReadingHow to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)

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San Diego Up Close

Posted on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019By Heather

I have already written an extensive post about recommendations for visiting San Diego, however I recently returned to speak at a conference, and want to … Continue ReadingSan Diego Up Close