Day 5: Tyndrum to Inveronan Distance: 16km Day 5 started with being stranded! And, for a girl who likes to get up and tackle the day, this was a new challenge for me. I do enjoy relaxing and spending time just taking in the moment. I like to stop and listen to the birds, smellContinue reading "West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 5"
West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 4
Day 4: Beinglass to Tyndrum Distance: 20km The routine of my hike was starting to settle into place. Even though my routine did not have specific times to follow, it did have a nice flow to it. Because I had had such a long day, late night dinner and the fact that it just neverContinue reading "West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 4"
West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 3
Day 3: Cashel to Beinglass Distance: 33km The morning of day three was exquisite. I awoke with an incredible sense of tranquility and awareness. My body was telling me I was rested and ready to go. It was early morning and the air was crisp. The kind that gives your lungs a complete clarity. AsContinue reading "West Highland Way Thru-Hike – Day 3"
West Highland Way Thru-hike – Day 2
Day 2: Drymen to Cashel Campsite Distance: 19.94km I slowly began to stir from my slumber....my damp, dew covered slumber. The top of my sleeping bag was very wet. Wet enough for the down to stick together. It got cool enough throughout the night that I was a little chilly. But, on the bright side,Continue reading "West Highland Way Thru-hike – Day 2"
West Highland Way Thru-Hike 2025 – Day 1
Day 1: Milngavie to DrymenDistance: 18km It was a bittersweet moment to arrive at the terminus that morning. Approaching the pillar with the West Highland Way symbol evoked an emotion that was unexplainable. Standing there, I had an all encompassing revelation of being complete, and yet, the journey had not even started yet. The sheerContinue reading "West Highland Way Thru-Hike 2025 – Day 1"
From Scotland to Home: Reflections on Adventure and Time
The days were sunny. The night darkness never came. The views were plentiful and overwhelming. The emotions were vast. The friendships were formed. The feet were sore. The legs were strong. The anxieties were minimal. The appreciation was exquisite. The sense of time was non existent. The memories etched into my soul. The journey wasContinue reading "From Scotland to Home: Reflections on Adventure and Time"
Managing Expectations: Enjoying Your Travel Adventures
The countdown is complete....well almost. In three days, I will be on the airplane heading out on my long anticipated journey to Scotland. This past week has been very surreal and the whole thing still does not feel real. The number one question I have been asked is, of course, "Are you excited?". I amContinue reading "Managing Expectations: Enjoying Your Travel Adventures"
Creating Lasting Memories on Family Hikes
The closing of the car doors make multiple loud cracks as they all slam closed, one after the other, disturbing the silence and stillness of the nature around them. We all clamour out and make our way to the stile to begin our family hike. I open the trunk of my car and reach forContinue reading "Creating Lasting Memories on Family Hikes"
Hiking the Bruce Trail: My Weekend Adventure
Finally hitting the trails! After four long weeks of waiting, today I am going to get out and hit the trails! It is still not going to be the greatest weather but I will have to make it work! The biggest struggle with the weather, as mentioned last week, is safety. Ensuring one's ability toContinue reading "Hiking the Bruce Trail: My Weekend Adventure"
When Is Weather Too Dangerous for Hiking?
I have often seen the meme for backpacking regarding clothing and weather stating "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". And, although I agree to an extent, I do believe there are times when you do not purposefully put yourself into the middle of a bad weather situation. For the pastContinue reading "When Is Weather Too Dangerous for Hiking?"
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