Author Archives: JGB

Hikes 18 & 19 of the #52hikechallenge: Dogs rule

I won’t lie – it’s getting tougher to find inspiration for the #52hikechallenge these days. I am longing for a trip where I can pack 3 or 4 hikes into a couple of days; I’m longing for a trip that takes me to canyons and mountain lakes and waterfalls. But, my work schedule and someContinueContinue reading “Hikes 18 & 19 of the #52hikechallenge: Dogs rule”

Hikes 16 and 17 of the #52hikechallenge: Family time

A recent visit to see my new nephew, followed by a parental invasion, led to adding two more hikes to my list. Though they were far from my most challenging, of course I included them, because I got to share love of being outside with the people that matter most to me. For those whoContinueContinue reading “Hikes 16 and 17 of the #52hikechallenge: Family time”

When you have no choice but to go slow: #hike14 of #52hike challenge

All around me, everything is changing…fast. Once spring arrives, it passes in what seems like a blink. My friends’ kids, whom I knew when they were in elementary school, are suddenly going to prom (and college, but somehow prom is more disconcerting). New jobs, new babies, new marriages, new cities, new adventures…it seems like everyone I know isContinueContinue reading “When you have no choice but to go slow: #hike14 of #52hike challenge”

You should hike this: Gulf Hagas

“Why is it called Gulf Hagas?” This is the question I forgot to ask the range guides when they quietly snuck up behind us as we stood at the 2nd of two water crossings. I can be forgiven for this oversight, because for the last 5 minutes, I’d been standing at the water’s edge tryingContinueContinue reading “You should hike this: Gulf Hagas”

Catching up on the #52hikechallenge: #hike 9, #hike10, #hike11, #hike#12, and #hike13

I’ve fallen behind on the #52hikechallenge (for more on this, go here), but the past week was a good one for catching up, both here at home and on a lovely visit to Canada. It was also a good one for feeling strong and being with great friends on the trail. Aka – all theContinueContinue reading “Catching up on the #52hikechallenge: #hike 9, #hike10, #hike11, #hike#12, and #hike13”