i.e. Stop and Smell the Roses–or the thistles! Exploring the outdoors has a lot to do with being in the present, noticing things that others miss and extracting extra joy from what nature has to offer. One time while on the way to a climb up Mt. Lindsay, a fourteener in the Rockies, I saw […]
Some Lessons Learned Climbing Mountains
I have enjoyed the whole process of creating, publishing, and marketing a book and the subsequent author events, book tours and responding to corporate invitations to speak at their events. After speaking at a conference or corporate meeting, invariably one of the first questions I get is “what have you learned from your escapades climbing […]
How to Enjoy a Hike (Part I)
i.e. Stop and Smell the Roses – or maybe the Columbines More than a few years back, Hippocrates said, “Hiking is a man’s best medicine.” Beyond the fitness and wellness benefits, I found that when hiking I am totally in the present, I see things I would have missed if I were just trying to […]
How to Pick a Buddy for a Hike
I strongly advocate finding a friend to accompany you on a hike. This is especially true if you are a beginner or a senior. In addition to being safer, if you pick the right partner(s) the hike will be more fun. Experiencing the adventure with someone of like interests, feeling safer in numbers, and having […]