THE ART OF THE ONE DAY ADVENTURE: EXPLORING TIMPANOGOS CAVE
Over the weekend, my friends and I took a day trip from Denver to Salt Lake City. My friend, also named Hannah, had planned a day around exploring Timpanogos Cave National Monument. I had never been, despite living in Salt Lake City for a month back in 2022, so I was excited to check it…
A SATURDAY ON MT. ELBERT
Over the weekend, my friend and I hiked Mt. Elbert (14,438 ft.), the tallest peak in Colorado. She had moved to Colorado from Texas just a week earlier and decided she wanted to trek up the state’s highest mountain. I happily joined her. The hike is 10 miles round trip with 4,458 feet of elevation…
BETWEEN THE WOODS AND THE WORLD: A REFLECTION ON THE MULTIPLE SIDES OF SELF
In the middle of winter, months removed from peak hiking season and coming off a particularly demanding stretch at work, I can feel the shift. I find myself craving solitude. The stark difference between the two sides of me feels sharper this time of year. One side is pulling inward, craving stillness, space, and disconnection.…
FAMILY, FRIENDS & 2026 ADVENTURE IDEAS
I wrapped up my Via Alpina Trek blog series a couple of weeks ago, sharing stories from the trail- long days of hiking, meeting new people, and eating unforgettable Swiss food. As I reread my journal and continued reflecting, I realized I had left out one of the most important parts of that experience: the…
VIA ALPINA TREK PART 5: DAY 9-11. THE FINAL MILES
If you missed it, here’s Part 1 (planning guide), Part 2 (days 1-5), Part 3 (days 6-8) and Part 4 (secrets from strangers)! Day 9: Kandersteg to Adelboden I woke up in Kandersteg to the sound of steady rain. It had poured through the night and I knew the trail would be slick. I had a slow…
VIA ALPINA TREK PART 4: SECRETS FROM STRANGERS
If you missed it, here’s Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3! Throughout my time in Switzerland, I met countless people and had conversations that stayed with me long after we parted. The openness of the trail created a rare kind of honesty, it felt like I was slowly collecting the secrets of strangers along the way.…
VIA ALPINA TREK PART 3: DAY 6-8. FINDING MY FLOW
If you missed it, here’s Part 1 and Part 2! Day 6: Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen Though I knew I’d be hiking in the rain all day, after my run in with the sweet woman at my hotel in Grindelwald, I hit the trail on day 6 with some extra pep in my step. I also…
VIA ALPINA TREK PART 2: DAY 1-5. HITTING THE TRAIL & FINDING MY EDGES
If you missed Part 1, you can find it here 🙂 Day 1-3: Beginning in Zurich & Adapting to Weather I arrived in Zurich and went through customs where the officer asked what I was there for. I said I was hiking part of the Via Alpina over the next ten days. They asked if…
VIA ALPINA TREK PART 1: PLANNING GUIDE & DREAMING OUT LOUD
Back in April, after reading a magazine article, I decided I was going to solo hike across Switzerland. Dramatic, I know. I told my family and friends, set my sights on an early September departure, and then… promptly did nothing. By the time August rolled around, I had done little research. Three weeks before my…
ALASKA: EXPLORING TANGLE LAKES & THE DELTA RIVER
Lately, I’ve been wondering why life seems to move faster the older I get and how I might slow it down. I’ve come to realize, it’s partially due to the predictability of routine and fewer new experiences to help mark the passage of time. My routine can blend and merge my days, weeks, and months…
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