Happy 8th Birthday to Wandering Pine! E I G H T . Y E A R S 🎉 Happy New Year! Thank you for being here, from Wandering Pine's very first post to the 218th post! It's time to break out the party tooters and root beer to celebrate! It's always fun to look back on … Continue reading 2024 Year in Review
2023 Year in Review
Happy 7th Birthday to Wandering Pine! S E V E N . Y E A R S 🎉 Happy New Year! Thank you for being here, from Wandering Pine's very first post to the 217th post! It's time to break out the party tooters and root beer to celebrate! It's always fun to look back on … Continue reading 2023 Year in Review
Rolling on the River: Bikepacking the Root River State Trail
We’re back from a beginner Bikepacking trip on the Root River Trail in Southern MN! 🎉 I had the privilege of planning and leading this trip trough Thrive Women's Outdoor Adventures in Hudson WI, and we had THE BEST TIME! Instant friendships, good local food, an impromptu hoedown and tractor pull…and a careful ride around … Continue reading Rolling on the River: Bikepacking the Root River State Trail
S24what?! First Bikepacking Trip, Route + Gear List
My original commuter ride: pre Pack Rat. I remember hearing the term "S24O" from a biking friend and mentor years ago. He described a Sub-24 hour overnight is a down n dirty quick overnight trip on a bike, where riders just strap stuff on their rigs wherever they can, and ride somewhere and back within … Continue reading S24what?! First Bikepacking Trip, Route + Gear List