Flying across an ocean in coach class is the pits, but this is what average people do when they head to Scotland. When we landed in Edinburgh we made a beeline for the rental car place and were told we were getting a “free upgrade,” which always means they don’t …
Book Review: The Pursuit of Endurance by Jennifer Pharr Davis
Jennifer Pharr Davis‘ latest book The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience is an inside look into the world of the FKT (fastest known time) and the athletes who accomplish these incredible feats of endurance. What personal challenges did they overcome in the effort to …
Hiking With Scoliosis: Navigating Gear Options For Getting Outside
In 2013, I wrote a piece for Women You Should Know about what it was like to live with scoliosis. That piece was syndicated by the Huffington Post, and to this day I still get emails from young girls and women who are dealing with the same issues and wrestling …
Hiking SoCal: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve & Coachella Valley Preserve
After an exciting day in Joshua Tree National Park, my cousin and I were dying to see what other secrets this area held. A not too distant drive proved we were in for some more desert treats. Not to be confused with dessert. BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE The views in Big …