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The Powers of Persistence and Pretend

The Powers of Persistence and Pretend

Trip: Baker Lake Trail – Baker River to Noisy Creek camp

Date: 7/11/2017-7/12/2017

Trip Report:

There is a moment that stands out in my mind as I begin to write this. I am sitting back against a long heavy piece of white and dried out driftwood. I can hear the small wind driven waves of Baker Lake lapping against the bank, and I hear Kate’s little voice talking softly to herself as she searches for twigs to add to our fire. She is pretending to be a pioneer and I am so incredibly content. This was her first backpacking trip. Continue reading “The Powers of Persistence and Pretend” →

To Nap Time and Beyond

To Nap Time and Beyond

When I think of runners I see this deerlike creature lightly and gracefully travelling over the trails through forests and up mountains, feet barely touching the ground. This creature can cover tens of miles and post about it on instagram with a huge smile on his or her face talking about how nice it was to get a little fresh air. I am a little different. Continue reading “To Nap Time and Beyond” →

Coffee, Colors, and Flannel

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Fall in the Pacific Northwest is the best. I love how the air feels in my lungs and how mountains pop from a clear blue sky on a brisk day. Layers begin to build in the autumn weather cycles, and I sense a certainty in the landscape’s transformation to winter. Fall is fleeting, but glimpses of magic are everywhere. Continue reading “Coffee, Colors, and Flannel” →