The Big Hurt
“You’ve got this! Don’t stop! Less than a mile, and then it’s all downhill.” I look up and see a woman, about my age, standing by the back of a truck. She’s wearing sunglasses on this sunny late-September Saturday. “Stay … Continued
Spider Meadows, Buck Creek Pass and Backcountry Surgery
Lying in bed, begging to sleep, my mind was consumed by a deep, torturous throbbing emanating from the tip of my left thumb. A couple days before while pitting plums, I cut the nail bed, and now a small wound … Continued
Indian Heaven Wilderness: Fire and Ice Caves Loop
Listen to my first ever Three Gems Podcast about the trip. Looking forward to posting more in the coming weeks.
Dinner View
Having a wonderful, outdoor, socially distanced dinner with Giovannina’s parents. Can’t help but smile every time I see this view.
Spring Foraging – Stinging Nettles
This time of year, there are several different plants that can be foraged for food. One of my favorites, though a prickly one to harvest, is Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica). This plant is very nutritious, full of minerals and vitamin. … Continued