• Winter Hiking in the Catskills NY

    We lucked out this past February while winter hiking in the Catskills. The weather was unseasonably warm and we managed a double adventure of skiing and hiking in one day on Hunter Mountain. Read more about stashing skis, dodging ice and the coolest tiny house Airbnb in the Catskills! Best Ski Resort for Couples that…

  • Embracing Challenges & Why a Plan B Can Help

    Every plan will face hiccups and the key to finishing is embracing challenges. Equipping yourself with a Plan B can help you complete your goal. Embracing Challenges Sailing: Cats are Seasick End of My Sailing Adventure Embracing Challenges & Reviewing Plan B Embracing Challenges Without a Plan B Embracing Challenges on the Water Embracing Challenges…

  • Mindset of Winners: Confidence

    In this article I delve into the key mindset of winners: confidence. I look at whether confidence is in our nature or if something else drives this state of mind. Hiking Solo: Confidence on the Presidential Traverse Hiking Training Plan: Training is Key! The Mindset of Winners: Does “Fake it Till You Make it” Apply?…

  • Obstacles in Achieving Goals

    I’m less than a month out from an epic adventure and I think it’s very true that there are obstacles in achieving goals. I’m a go-getter. A hustler. While I’ve been in tears many times this past month as the obstacles seem insurmountable, something inside me is incredibly driven to set out on this next…

  • High Energy Snacks for Hiking

    The best energy snacks for hiking are ones high in carbohydrates with some protein and some fat.Here are ideas for choosing the best high energy snacks for hiking. Does Hiking Burn a Lot of Calories? Why High Carbohydrates? LARABAR RXBAR CLIF BAR KASHI Bob’s Red Mill Bar Love Good Fats Bar Taste of Nature Bar…

  • Best Hiking Lunches: With Protein, Carbs & Fats

    The best hiking lunches are ones with protein, carbohydrates and fats. In fact these can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are ideas for how to create an energy-packed sandwich for a hike. Does Hiking Burn a Lot of Calories? Bagel, Luncheon Meat & Cheese Cream Cheese Baguette & Pepperoni Stick Pita Pizza…

  • Electrolytes for Hiking

    Electrolytes for hiking are important as they can make or break your hike. If you’ve ever had cramps or felt like your energy is depleted on a hike, you most likely had an electrolyte imbalance. Improving Athletic Performance What are Electrolytes Electrolyte Calculation Guide Is Food a Source of Electrolytes? How Much Water Should I…

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