A Deadly Avalanche Helps Put Life & Death into Perspective

“If we remove all risk, do we also remove the very experiences that make life meaningful?” -Unknown It’s a brisk, early morning in mid-February, and I’m hugging Tony and three of our friends goodbye in the dark driveway. Jackson — who never wakes up before 8 — is somehow wide-awake, wrapped around his dad likeContinue reading “A Deadly Avalanche Helps Put Life & Death into Perspective”

You Won’t Know Unless You Go 

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell You Won’t Know Unless You Go: It was a stormy Friday—cooler temps, sprinkling rain, and thunder rumbling in the distance. Not exactly ideal weather for heading out on a family backpacking trip. But August in Idaho is known for fast-moving mountainContinue reading “You Won’t Know Unless You Go “

I’ve Created A Monster 😬

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss I’ve created a monster. Actually, two of them. They’re 5 and 7, and they’ve officially been bitten by the adventure and travel bug. What have I done?! 😅 The World is Your Oyster, Kids…Well, Actually Idaho This Time:Continue reading “I’ve Created A Monster 😬”