Although the space between now and Monday’s announcement grows, my social media feed continues to thunder: Outdoor enthusiasts with their protests (‘Solitude not Crude!’) Grassroots organizations with their kickstarters ($159K and counting) Outdoor brands with their lawsuits against the administration (The President Stole Your Land) A war has been declared, and the outdoor industry isn’t... Continue Reading →
Of Breath and Bears Ears: A Fight for Public Lands
A number of years ago, I received an email with nothing else than a link to a video. It was a TED Talk given by professional climber Tommy Caldwell recounting his story. It was the first time I had heard it and I hung on every word, fascinated by each and every one. While on a... Continue Reading →
Chained by Daisies: My First Year Outdoor Climbing
I remember a long summer afternoon when, as a young girl, I sat amongst long blades of grass while plucking the petals off of those common little white flowers. With the first between my fingers: ‘he loves me.’ The second: ‘he loves me not.’ With childhood innocence, I placed all my hope that as the last... Continue Reading →
Indian Creek, BSc.
You live, you learn. / You love, you learn. / You cry, you learn. You lose, you learn. / You bleed, you learn. / You scream, you learn. When Alanis sat down to write those lyrics, she must have just finished a stint in Indian Creek. They are way too accurate. Our trio drove North... Continue Reading →
Pilot: A Love Letter
Hello again, You may not remember me. We met in April of last year, almost a year to the day exactly. I will sheepishly admit that I have yearned to be reunited every single day since we parted ways. Your beautiful features. Your tangible energy. The way you light up as the sun sets. These... Continue Reading →