by Jessica | May 7, 2024 | Confidence, Good Things To Know, Life Coaching, New To Hiking
I never intended to embark on this journey in the mountains. In fact, in my prior life, I loved looking at the mountains but didn’t understand why on earth one would want to go climb them. The few times I was dragged into them, I felt like crap about myself. I...
by Jessica | May 7, 2024 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Getting Started, Good Things To Know, New To Hiking
When you begin participating in a sport or activity, it’s common to look at others and compare yourself to them. However, it’s important to remember that you are not like anyone else. You don’t have the same level of ability, training, experience,...
by Jessica | Apr 28, 2024 | Body Positivity, Getting Started, Good Things To Know, New To Hiking
In July of 2022, I came to the mountains and hiked these trails solo, which my soul needed. It was the first time in my adult life that I muted the expectations of everyone else and started to listen to what my needs and expectations were. How can I show up as the...
by Jessica | Dec 18, 2023 | Getting Started, Good Things To Know, New To Hiking, Winter Hiking
What’s better than hiking? Winter hiking. This is just my opinion. The scenery is beautiful in the summer but magnificent in the winter. This blog post is for the beginner out there without much to any experience. I will give you great resources for more...
by Jessica | Dec 5, 2023 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Good Things To Know, High Peaks, New To Hiking
There will inevitably come a time when you decide to turn around on a hike, whether it’s your body, mind, trail conditions, weather, safety, or whatever. When facing this decision, pause, access, and listen. It’s better to turn around than to push past and...
by Jessica | Nov 1, 2023 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Getting Started, Good Things To Know, High Peaks, New To Hiking
We are officially to “that” time of year when the weather is unpredictable. But to be perfectly honest, it’s the mountains we are talking about, the weather is ALWAYS unpredictable. There is a lot that you can do to prepare yourself ahead of time....
