I had an interesting run-in over this holiday weekend. It was a great reminder of everything you SHOULDN’T do. Travel in the wilderness, especially in high-altitude mountains, requires a certain respect for mother nature. You never know when she will turn on you and you should always be prepared for her to do so! In the outdoor world, it’s known as Wilderness Risk Management. Plan for the worst. 99% of the time, you won’t have to deal with it. That…
Ok – I’m a backpacker, so I’m not super picky about my water. It doesn’t need to be cold, just wet. It doesn’t need to taste like cucumbers or lemon, as long as it doesn’t taste like it’s been in the bottle for days. I picked up the mega-sized 40 oz Hydro Flask out of curiosity after hearing they were made in one of my favorite spots: Bend, Oregon. First off – I really SHOULD have been pickier about my…
So full disclosure – I spent over 6 years working for Title Nine. Out of every piece of gear that I collected over that time (that’s a LOT of gear… my closet is stuffed!), the Double-Time V-Tee was my favorite piece. EVER. It’s the first technical shirt I’ve ever had that actually looked cute and not like I stole it out of my husband’s closet. It’s got a subtle V-neck… not enough to allow your chest to sunburn, but enough…
This is my first foray into blogging. I decided to call it “A Mountain Happy Place.” Why? Well there’s my obvious love for the mountains. My hubby and I recently packed up our whole lives and moved away from our jobs, friends and the amazing community we had around us in Portland, OR. We decided to go on an adventure and relocate to the mountains of Summit County, Colorado. Why Colorado? We had no connections here, no friends… but we DO love the mountains. Summit…