I love to fly fish and I recently had the opportunity to visit the Orvis Flagship Store in Manchester, VT and took a tour of the Fly Rod manufacturing facility which is an experience not to be missed! While not an expert at casting a fly rod, (I still fish like a girl) I started to learn about this sport when I moved to Steamboat … Continue reading Fly Fishing My Way – An Orvis Experience
The AMC 4000 Footers Club experienced its largest crowd ever for their awarding of the scrolls event. Young, old, and everyone in between packed into the auditorium at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, NH for an evening of celebrating hiking achievement. The mild winter may have had a little something to do with that, with an avalanche of finishers for the winter peaks list. … Continue reading It’s Not About the Hike – Women Blazing the Trails and Bagging the Peaks
Shannon Galpin is a global women’s rights activist, author, artist, explorer, and advocate for sexual assault survivors as well as the original founder of Mountain2Mountain, a burgeoning nonprofit that has touched the lives of hundreds of men, women, and children in Afghanistan, is today’s guest blogger. She brings us some perspective and advice on a subject she is well acquainted with: FEAR. I am sitting at my kitchen … Continue reading Shannon Galpin – Fear Does Not Live Here
Braveskimom.com – It’s no secret that moms are important. At least that’s what I like to think. And last December I met someone else who thinks so, too. Her name is Shannon Bahrke. Yeah, that Shannon Bahrke: the U.S. Freestyle Skier with two Olympic medals and a contagious smile. She was being honored at the U.S. Olympic Park Museum inPark City,Utah. The first thing she … Continue reading Why Moms Matter: An Interview with Shannon Bahrke
GreenGirlMedia.biz – It was a great day in Steamboat Springs, CO and I just had to step outside from my office and go for a bike ride! The sunny skies and slight breeze made for a wonderful day! As I mention in the video – I love going on the bike path and stopping off at the Boardwalk. A path along the nature trail where … Continue reading Step Away from the Office
AspenRealLife.com – A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they’re not so bad. ~Arnold H. Glasgow We were heading to Moab to celebrate life and Patty’s birthday. I Facebooked my friends before we left on our girls getaway to Moab , “What does Moab stand for? Moms Outrageously & Aggressively Biking – yeeeehawwww!!!” The responses? “Sounds like … Continue reading Moab – A Girls Getaway
MetaYoga411.com – Here is a pose that develops concentration and balance. It will stimulate a full range of motion in the shoulders. The chest expands fully and it tones and lengthens the leg and hip muscles. In Tadasana, take a few moments to establish your center. Find a point to gaze at either at eye level or on the floor. Shift your weight onto one leg. … Continue reading Natarajasana – May Pose of the Month
BraveSkiMom.com – I found myself on a chairlift with three men last month, while skiing at Heavenly in California. These men were friends and had skied together at Heavenly for over 40 years. We didn’t have a lot in common, other than the enjoyment of a beautiful ski day, so I didn’t mind when they began a conversation without me. I didn’t mind, that is, until, the … Continue reading Curves or Turns – Ski Fashions? BraveSkiMom.com
MetaYoga411.com – Fours days on your mountain bike affords an incredible opportunity to really get in a groove and connect with your surroundings. Early April, myself and 3 girlfriends from Nederland loaded up my VW Van and headed for Moab. Strapped on top of the van was our Bike stuff, camping stuff, lounging clothes and yoga mats. Our destination was a 4 day, fully supported … Continue reading Tuning Out to Tune In
GreengirlMedia.biz – It’s a new week and it was a great weekend. Lots of sunshine and even a little pool time was how my family spent our April weekend. The sun was strong but the air was cool and we had light layers on. SUNSCREEN! Ooops…and now we are not so happy. This reminded me that it is time to buy and stock up on … Continue reading SUNSCREENS, THE FDA AND YOU
