HIKE DIARY
Backpacking & thru-hiking
is not always blissful
S.T.O.P. to Move Forward
Sometimes to keep moving forward we need to stop and reassess if we’re actually on the right trail.
Trans-Catalina Trail
The Trans-Catalina Trail is a spectacular and rugged 40-ish mile trail that traverses Santa Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California.
Jerky Recipe
Jerky is a great ultra-light protein source and can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe has no added sugar or chemicals.
A Daily Dose of Do-Overs
When the going gets tough and things don’t pan out, we become more resilient and self-empowered when instead of asking “Why me?” we ask “What’s next?”
Born to Smile
In my TEDx talk, I share that I received the unlikely trail name “Blissful Hiker” from other hikers because I smiled a lot, even when the going got tough. Turns out smiling is good for you and has myriad health benefits.
TEDx talk: from loss to bliss
Watch my TEDx talk! “How do you find your bliss? Take the long trail.”
Healthy (Blissful) Chocolate Cake!
Make this dairy-free, saturated fat-free and refined sugar-free chocolate cake containing three super foods!
reflections on turning 60
In two days, I’ll leave the fifties behind. What words of wisdom do I have to share as the big day approaches? Keep flexing your “wonder” muscle.
Don’t Give Up
Yoga is like life, a practice with unlimited chances to get right back in if we fall out.
never too late
Age is not “just a number.” But our attitude towards aging can be used to our advantage, and like a super power, can entirely transform our perspective to living out our dreams.
Saying Grace
What are your thankful for? As we gather around the table this Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, I’ve been thinking about what
Strong Bones for the Win
To avoid fractures and osteoporosis as we age, we need more calcium. The best way to get it is not in a pill.
