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 sheerContinueContinue reading “West Highland Way Thru-Hike 2025 – Day 1”
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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 wasContinueContinue 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 amContinueContinue reading “Managing Expectations: Enjoying Your Travel Adventures”
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 toContinueContinue 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 pastContinueContinue reading “When Is Weather Too Dangerous for Hiking?”
Planning for the Essential Things in Your Adventures
The path that opens in front of you while walking truly has endless opportunities. Who really dictates which path you should take, especially when there is a fork in the road. At the end of the day the direction in which you choose to explore is really up to you. If you want to goContinueContinue reading “Planning for the Essential Things in Your Adventures”
Embracing Freedom in Adventure: Planning Your Journey
I remember as a teenager packing my bag and heading off to camp without much thought. I knew what to expect and expected what I knew. Having been attending this particular camp since the wee age of 8 years old, I just knew what camp was all about. I’d arrive on Sunday afternoon with tangibleContinueContinue reading “Embracing Freedom in Adventure: Planning Your Journey”
