“What kind of training do you do?”  The question, innocent enough, has popped up innumerable times in my life. I never have an answer. Still don’t, because I honestly hate training. It takes the fun out of things, this training business.  Years ago, when my neighbor asked me if I was headed out training - […]

Nan Shepherd was ahead of her time, both in her mountain explorations and her insights and perspectives on the mountain realm. On this International Mountain Day 2022, here's a brief celebration of Nan, and of the mountains she cherished and told us so much about.

A Thursday Thought on embracing hope, not optimism, as a tool to move forward.

I am beyond appreciative of how many of you - friends, family, and more - came out and donated to dZi Foundation to help me raise - and match - $4,800 for Wende’s 48th birthday. In less than a week, we’ve already gotten to 52% of the goal - amazing! To all of those who […]