Tonight’s hike was just one of those hikes…you know, where technically it was a great hike and you’re proud of yourself for doing it, but you also feel like a complete hot mess the whole time. You might remember my post about being an outdoors newbie, and also the fact that I’m climbing Kilimanjaro in … More Just One of Those Hikes
It’s been a little bit since I’ve posted on here. Unfortunately, it’s because I just spent that last few weeks dealing with a family emergency. Everything is fine now, but my dad was in the hospital dealing with a serious medical issue and I had to fly home to Philly to be there with him … More Going to the Mountains is Going Home
When I was growing up, my family used to LOVE Black Friday at the mall. We would get up early, rush out to the King of Prussia Mall outside of Philadelphia, and spend all day shopping/waiting in line. My dad loves getting a good deal, and I loved getting new clothes! But as I’ve gotten … More Opting Outside
The snow is here to stay in Alaska, and that means that I’ll be winter hiking for the next 6 months. There’s so much I love about hiking in the winter: snow on all the trees, brightness in the forest even when it’s dark outside, gorgeous mountaintops glittering everywhere. But there’s a lot that makes … More Winter Hiking is a Certain Type of Fun
Hi everyone! February in Alaska is officially here, and I’m kind of in love with this month. We’ve got lots of snow on the ground (which is groomed for perfect ski and fat bike conditions), the weather is cold but not below zero, and the days are getting longer. We’ve got about 8 hours of … More Here Comes The Sun
Hi everyone! This weekend was filled with so much awesome stuff that I’m going to need to split it into two posts. And there’s no better way to start off than by focusing on Christmas and the start of Hanukkah! On Christmas Eve back in Philly, we used to host a party for both of … More A Happy Holiday Weekend
Hey everyone! It’s been a bit since I posted on here, but I have a good reason: I was in Portland on a work trip and just didn’t have time to get on here (or even Instagram for that matter!). I was able to go down a few days early for some shopping and sightseeing, … More I Think Fall is Over
Mom in the Mtns 