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 slowContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 5: DAY 9-11. THE FINAL MILES”
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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.Continue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 4: SECRETS FROM STRANGERS”
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 alsoContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 3: DAY 6-8. FINDING MY FLOW”
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 ifContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 2: DAY 1-5. HITTING THE TRAIL & FINDING MY EDGES”
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 myContinue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 1: PLANNING GUIDE & DREAMING OUT LOUD”
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 monthsContinue reading “ALASKA: EXPLORING TANGLE LAKES & THE DELTA RIVER”
HIKING REPORT 7/16/25- Trail time with family & friends!
Happy Wednesday! July is a fun month to hike because there are so many snowless trail options. I’ve explored a few new trails over the past couple weekends and enjoyed each one so I am excited to share them here. My younger brother came to Colorado to visit and help with (a ton of) houseContinue reading “HIKING REPORT 7/16/25- Trail time with family & friends!”
HIKING REPORT 6/18/25- Escaping the heat (all the way to Alaska)
It’s going to be a hot one in Denver this weekend making it the perfect time to escape to the mountains. I wasn’t able to hike Mount Sniktau Trail (3.6 miles, 1,584 ft. gain) for sunrise this past weekend as Loveland Pass closed due to a landslide and is still closed. I hiked Ptarmigan Trail instead accessingContinue reading “HIKING REPORT 6/18/25- Escaping the heat (all the way to Alaska)”
HIKING REPORT 6/11/25- Heading westward!
My friends and I hiked Bear Peak (5 miles, 2,673 ft. gain) last weekend, a trail that humbles me each year. Feeling my heart beat out of my chest reminded me that I am still, very much, alive. The familiar burn in my legs told me it’s hiking season and I’m ready to explore trailsContinue reading “HIKING REPORT 6/11/25- Heading westward!”
FISH TALES FROM A WEEKEND ON THE FABLED AU SABLE RIVER
I’ve been thinking a lot about internal peace and when I feel it vs. when I do not. The peaceful moments where my nervous system is calm, my mind is light and the muscles in my face relaxed are ones I strive to have more of. During these times, I like to bring awareness toContinue reading “FISH TALES FROM A WEEKEND ON THE FABLED AU SABLE RIVER”
Tales of My Trails 