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The Many Adventures of an Insatiable Tourist

- When I'm not doing things, I'm writing about doing things-

Things I Write About

I'm a writer, equestrian journalist, and professional copywriter. When I'm not writing for money, I write for fun. Enjoy my thoughts, recaps, and musings here.

Feb 7, 2021
6 min

2020: A Year of Exploration

For most of my life, I've stuck by the notion that "if you do what you love for work, you might not love it anymore." I think, for most...

Jan 27, 2021
12 min

Who Are Your Role Models?

I originally published this post in November 2019 but somehow it was magically removed from my blog feed. I'm sharing it again because I...

Dec 2, 2020
7 min

I Have Less Friends Thanks to COVID-19 and I'm Okay With It

Few people know this but when my husband, Andy, and I met many moons ago, I was getting ready to take off for a 10-week trip abroad. I'd...

Jan 18, 2018
1 min

Thursday Thoughts

"Only here’s what I really, really want someone to explain to me. What if one happens to be possessed of a heart that can’t be trusted—?...

Dec 3, 2017
2 min

Why Wilderness Medicine is Cool (and why you should take a class)

For years, my more 'educated' outdoorsfriends have been trying to persuade me to take my Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course. For...

Jul 26, 2017
1 min

Because Only Men do #SportsAction

The biggest, most annoying element of being a lady in the alpine is the assumption that I'm a dude. WHY?

May 16, 2017
1 min

A Few [Infuriating & Sexist] Quotes

A day in the life of a female ski-mountaineer can go one of two ways: I feel supported, psyched, and completely confident the entire time...

Feb 9, 2017
2 min

Real Talk

Think about the last time you needed a piece of gear. Think about how you felt walking into the gear shop, how your questions came across...

Feb 13, 2016
2 min

A Note on Inauthenticity

In recent months, I’ve found that my attention span for inauthenticity has grown short. I no longer have the emotional capacity to listen...

Feb 9, 2016
3 min

Gear Woes

I spent the better part of my morning looking for a new pair of fully waterproof, super durable, and ski-compatible mountaineering pants....

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