November 2021

As the noise of Highway 2 faded behind me, I made my way up the hill, crisscrossing ski runs and passing under numerous chairlifts as I climbed. Far below, I could see the ski lodge and highway, nestled deep in the valley. It was a familiar sight. Almost exactly one Read more…

Climbing quickly, through the muggy, midmorning air of the low-elevation forest, I was quickly drenched in sweat. Dust and leaves and spiderwebs clung to my face and hands and legs as I pushed through the underbrush. Normally, I would be annoyed by a trail in this condition, but I tried Read more…