Beginner’s Guides

How to pack for two weeks in Greece with one carry-on

I’m back from my honeymoon in Greece, freshly married and no longer jet-lagged. There were obviously a lot of great things about this trip, but one of my proudest moments was managing to fit everything I needed for two weeks in one carry-on. This post from Erin Outdoors and this list specifically for the Greek Read more
Is there space for beginner runners in Leadville?

Like many other runners, I heard about Leadville from the classic running book Born to Run, with its tales of elite athletes and insane conditions and 100-mile races in the mountains. So when we showed up in town to pace a new friend at the Leadville Trail 100 in 2016, I was nervous (to say Read more
Beginner’s Guide to Floating: What to wear (and expect) your first time tubing

Let me preface this by saying I went floating down a river in Colorado in August, when water levels are low and temperatures are semi-tolerable. Your experience may vary (I hope you can find a warmer river than I did) but the clothes and gear you need won’t. Do I need to get a legit Read more
When stepping away from something you love means gaining perspective

For more than 27 years (that’s right, since I was in utero) I have been a horse girl. I was the one that didn’t outgrow that stage. But recently, I took a step back. And it was necessary to grow up and figure out who I am outside of the barn. Read more
What are trekking poles and why should you use them?

woman hiking away from the camera with trekking poles in grand teton national park Read more
Progress is in the eye of the beholder (or your running app)

I was ridiculously nervous before going on my last trail run, to the point that I was making myself nauseous. I hadn’t run whatsoever in a few weeks, and the last time I’d hit a trail was over a month ago. I was worried about running “well,” or slowing Billy down, or having to hike Read more