Why You Should Care About Conservation

I am not what you would call “conservation minded”. The concept of conservation has always appealed to me, but more in the “I want my grandkids to have a planet to enjoy so I’ll recycle this” type of a way, and less of a “I am...
How To Paint A Mountain Mural

How To Paint A Mountain Mural

One weekend in 2016, I painted a mountain mural on my bedroom wall. I shared it on Facebook, and was surprised by the response. My best friend gave me the ultimate compliment when she said, “You PAINTED that? I thought you bought it at IKEA!” My life was...

Your UNpacking Persona

You get home from a big trip and you’re exhausted. You really need a shower. The VERY last thing you want to do is unpack your crap, but you know you should…. You weigh the pros and cons: unpacking is a 20-minute commitment at minimum, putting off the...

Your Packing Persona

As I write this, I’m in the car about to begin a 10-day ski trip into the Canadian backcountry. It’ll be my first time in a helicopter, my first time backcountry skiing in Canada, and the first time without cell phone coverage for more than a day in...