Despite temps in the 30’s and a strong icy wind, we donned thermal gear and set out for an off-trail excursion. The Nature Preserve is … Read more...

Our celebration of Earth, Spirit, and life took us to the Nature Preserve backcountry. The ascent to the cliffs was along a new route, steep, … Read more...

Strong, icy winds greeted us at the trailhead, but we were prepared with thermal gear. Our off-trail hike took a very steep and strenuous route … Read more...

An unusually warm day for Diana’s first off-trail adventure since returning. Simply to be amongst the towering cliffs, boulders, ancient trees, lichens, and shrubs in … Read more...

An exhilarating solo adventure in the backcountry of the Nature Preserve. Although a bit warmer than Monday, the icy winds meant not another person in … Read more...

Temps barely above freezing, but I set out a bit later in the morning for a new off-trail adventure. There was more risk than usual, … Read more...

Yet another off-trail solo adventure, despite near-freezing temps and icy winds. My decision to invest in cold-weather gear has already paid off big time! The … Read more...

Overcast skies and temps in the high 30’s were no match for my new winter gear. The solo off-trail hike traversed some new territory, with … Read more...

More snow, but icy winds and just-above freezing temps did not deter me from a solo off-trail hike. The winter gear worked admirably, and the … Read more...

Temps barely about 40, 25 mph icy winds, some stormy clouds, and bits of snow did not deter me from a solo hike in the … Read more...