by Kristina | Apr 11, 2012 | Backcountry, Skiing
I have developed a pattern of taking up a new (and sometimes “extreme”) sport every few years. I started rock climbing in 2007, I adopted the forefoot strike and discovered that I really, really love running in 2009, then I bought a bike and started...
by Kristina | Mar 30, 2012 | Life
I am a HUGE fan of the website www.someecards.com. Every Friday they send out a newsletter which includes their best cards of the week and funny Tweets (you can sign up for the newsletter on the homepage – DO IT!), but I most look forward to “This...
by Kristina | Mar 28, 2012 | Life
Speaking of Mileage – my car isn’t the only travel mechanism getting on in years….My beloved Merrell Glove’s, which have been with me since my first half marathon, are nearing retirement. It’s only a guesstimate, but I would say they have...
by Kristina | Mar 26, 2012 | Life, Travel
It dawned on me that I have never blogged about one of my major modes of travel: Layla! My 2002 Jetta!Layla and I have been together for 7 years now, we met back in September 2006. Sure, she had some baggage, about 44,000 miles, but hey, who doesn’t have baggage...
by Kristina | Mar 23, 2012 | Injuries, Life
Yesterday was my last day at Allrecipes. I cannot say enough good things about my experience there. I worked with some incredible women and was able to grow enormously both personally and professionally. I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life, but it was...
by Kristina | Mar 17, 2012 | Life, Skiing
Thanks for all of your comments, support, and encouragement as I make this major life decision! While it was a little fun to keep you all in suspense, I am sorry I didn’t get this post up yesterday as promised. I was out having a blast backcountry...
by Kristina | Mar 14, 2012 | Life
Hi Blog Readers!Sorry for the neglect some of you may have been feeling the last month (okay, maybe just MattyQ and Jared). Life has been a bit hectic here (understatement of the year) and I just haven’t had time to blog. But I miss you my dear readers, and thus I am...
by Kristina | Feb 16, 2012 | Life
Having a bad day? This is sure to cheer you up!
by Kristina | Feb 10, 2012 | Life
What is progress? Can you go backwards? Is it always going forward? Or is it turning around when you hit a cliff and taking a step forward? I recently watched the movie 180° South, an documentary by Jeff Johnson, a climber/surfer who sets off to retrace the trip...
by Kristina | Feb 8, 2012 | Climbing, Life
I submitted a photo to a contest hosted by The Access Fund, a non-profit national advocacy organization that keeps US climbing ares open, to win free gear from Prana. Voting is open through Friday and I need your vote!Please click here to access the photo and...
