Jan 31, 2023
When so many outdoor adventures are or can be solo, when conquering big things is about your internal drive, why does community matter?
After attending a local workshop hosted by a semi-pro runner and friend, I’ve been thinking about why showing up for others and having them show-up for me isn’t just important,...
Jan 26, 2023
Life is full of opportunities for problem solving, for looking at challenges in a fresh way, for reshaping the landscape to peel out an unexpected solution. And what does it take to get there? Creativity.
You might be thinking about creativity as it relates to art, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Instead I...
Jan 24, 2023
How do you feel about falling? Or, perhaps more importantly, how do you feel about getting up again?
One of the top lessons of Amy’s outdoor habit is the inevitability of falling and all of the lessons getting OK with it brings. Learning to fall and be OK with it has not only opened the door to trying and learning new...
Jan 19, 2023
Ever seen that meme that asks “why do I live some in a place where the air hurts my face?” Heading outside in harsh conditions can feel like a personal attack that has your whole body and mind screaming “noooooooooo!” You want to want to do it, but you don’t. You know there’s no actual danger, but if...
Jan 17, 2023
One of the hardest things about spending time outside in all weather is figuring out what to wear to keep your body comfortable. After all, if heading outside is really uncomfortable, you’re simply not going to want to do it.
But what’s the best way to dress in cold weather? And what if you’re entirely new to this...