Crossing borders correctly is of great importance when planning for extended travel. I anticipate at least 7 border crossings while hiking (not counting off-season/non-hiking periods). Navigating them safely and respectfully…
Herstory: She Can Heal
The ‘Herstory: She Can’ series profiles women I encounter along my travels, sharing the story of her own odyssey. One day, I called into work, and stayed out for three…
Planning: Growing Pains and Banking Arrangements
A lot goes in to preparing for a trek such as Her Odyssey. I have been poring over maps, books, and other people’s treks for 5 years. Until now, the…
Herstory: She Can Do Hair
The ‘Herstory’ Series highlights women along our travels who overcome challenges to pursue their passions. Celebrating what we each Can Do.
Momentum
as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.~Marianne Williamson
Empowering Women, a Reason to Walk
It is invigorating and terrifying to begin uprooting and relinquish a stable life here in the Default World. According to my city friends, these past 4 years tucked up into…
Summer Summary: Thus far
“Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.” ~Inigo Montoya These past 3 months, have enjoyed a steady flow of adventuring friends through the lovely Wallace…
4 Pass Loop on the 4th of July
Was instantly and simultaneously enticed and wary of doing the Four Pass Loop Trail over the 4th of July weekend. Touted as one of the “best hikes ever” by Backpacker…
Planning Update
Face Book page for the trek, here. ‘Like’ to follow along as we post photos of preparation and eventually, trail! Gathering gear, selling stuff, planning a ‘Goodbye for a While’…
Walk it Off
Dreams return; harbingers of change. I begin to feel the gears turning in earnest toward this hike. It began years ago with evenings of reading others’ adventures across South America…
