Jane, this is great, and it really speaks to me as, during the pandemic, I turned to skiing and backcountry skiing with passion and determination. It’s what kept me sane. When we couldn’t move much outside our homes, we could really go places in the mountains. And when we couldn’t control much, as you say, we could control planning, preparation, gear! Thank you for writing this underneath-it-all poignant piece.
Thank you for sharing Jane. My summits of Mt Washington, with my cousin, then my boys, then my nephew, are such important moments in my life. So glad to hear of your joy. Also very much appreciate your sharing about your dad.
This is so cool. I know hiking and walking are different, but I have trouble walking anywhere without a specific purpose. I love that you're able to make the activity a purpose in and of itself. I envy the gear! Always fun to have good gear.
Me again! I did not realize you lost your dad. I was 16 when mine passed ofxa heart attack. Lots of unsolved business there....
I understand. Please a célt my sympathy. Glad to have found your blog again!!
Read this post on the way home from
The White Mountains. One book about hiking in WM is Following Atticus is a fun read and another inspiring read is Grandma Gatewoods Walk !! Hike On
I loved Grandma Gatewood's walk! I'll check out Following Atticus. I loved Where You'll Find Me, though it was sad. (About Kate Matrosova)
Great post. And did you enjoy your burger and bear?
Oh wait. You corrected the typo. Too bad. I liked it.
I almost left it! :-D
Thanks for the vicarious hikes, much needed now that I live in prairie-land!
Jane, this is great, and it really speaks to me as, during the pandemic, I turned to skiing and backcountry skiing with passion and determination. It’s what kept me sane. When we couldn’t move much outside our homes, we could really go places in the mountains. And when we couldn’t control much, as you say, we could control planning, preparation, gear! Thank you for writing this underneath-it-all poignant piece.
Thank you! And I've enjoyed reading about how you've fed your addiction(s) too....
Thank you for sharing Jane. My summits of Mt Washington, with my cousin, then my boys, then my nephew, are such important moments in my life. So glad to hear of your joy. Also very much appreciate your sharing about your dad.
This is so cool. I know hiking and walking are different, but I have trouble walking anywhere without a specific purpose. I love that you're able to make the activity a purpose in and of itself. I envy the gear! Always fun to have good gear.
Great ramble. I totally scrutinized the gear stash. You have a spot?! That's a cue for some serious backcountry hiking. Take me with you! xo
The offer to hike the Adirondacks remains open. I'm saving all my dirty chai latte packets for you (I don't like that stuff).
I would love to sometime. I haven't actually tried the dirty chai lattes yet, so I may not like them either...!