Category: Mountains
Fierce winds, mini avalanches, and other Patagonian norms
Patagonia gets a lot of hype. I often am skeptical of places with so-called “mad hype” because of the detriments this hype can cause for a destination. I’ve seen it in countless cases – from Plitvice Lakes in Croatia to a whole lot of famous spots in China, to name a few. The hype tends…
Reflections from Indonesia
I went into this trip not knowing entirely what to expect from this island nation. I armed myself with a start and end date, the names of a few volcanoes, a list of islands to pass through and an open, curious mind. But of course, the best adventures always start out this way. Indonesia was…
Mind > Body
If there’s anything I learned during our 11-day trek in Nepal, it’s this. Our guide Uzol told us over and over again about the importance of mental toughness as our bodies attempted to adjust to the quickly-increasing altitude. At first we nodded along, not quite sure how that we understood what he was telling us. And then,…
America the Beautiful: NH
Ridge lines, lobster, and the quainter side of America. (Part 2 of 3–to see Part 1, go here.)
Leah vs. The World 