"It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before, to test your limits, to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Decision made, starting to plan my thru hike … Continue reading Superior Hiking Trail | Thru Hike 2018
Your One Wild and Precious Life
The Summer Day Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down- who is gazing … Continue reading Your One Wild and Precious Life
This is why I hike
This morning began at 5:30 am (no idea why I woke up so early), with a plethora of computer issues that probably won't be figured out for a few days. I meant to do yoga and instead chugged through the technical issues and >Poof< a revamped Wandering Pine page! Well, it's updated anyway. TIME TO GO OUTSIDE! … Continue reading This is why I hike
Wandering Pine
Wandering Pine is a blog resource for hiking, gear reviews, health, and adventure. I'm a Southern California native, transplanted to Minnesota. After decades of resistance, the land of 10,000 adventures has finally won me over. Its beauty, especially in the winter is something I have come to love. Hiking, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, and basically any time … Continue reading Wandering Pine
