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Tag: Hiking
Canyons of Life
The southern half of Utah is one of the most unique places on earth. Most eyes see the desert as empty and barron. However, those who brave the sun and heat discover the majesty of the desert is unmatched. You look accross a seemingly flat landscape, hidden less than a mile from your view cracks …
Zion Canyons
Canyon walls wind and ascend with every footstep. Look up, a glimmer of light seeps through the crack in the sky. Few eyes get the chance to scan these walls. A special aura flows through these small slots. Pink swirling dust floats by filling our souls and beckoning us to return again and again. If you …
Spring into adventure
Crisp air licks my skin. Smells of melting snow and wet dirt permeates fill my lungs. It's so nice to be able to get out and enjoy early spring weather. I have been anxiously waiting spring. The warm weather gets me excited. I don't know about you but when winter is particularly long or cold I …
New Year, New Goals, New Adventures!
2015 was an incredible year of change. Reflecting on who I was at the beginning of 2015 and who I am now entering into 2016 is a major wow! I lost 160 lbs, hiked more than 500 miles, and biked over 100 miles. I finished my first sprint triathlon, became a morning person, stopped playing video games, and …
Winter Adventures
Hey friends! I know I haven't posted in a long while. I have been busy with the holidays and other adventures. The frigid weather hasn't kept me down. After losing all my insulation this year, I am always cold. Last January I wore a 3XL shirt and a 54" waist. For christmas I purchased 8 new L T-shirts, …
Growth by doing
Each journey starts with the first step. Yesterday I spontaneously decided to go for a hike. Sometimes we can be overzealous in our endeavors biting off more than we can chew. While sometimes this can turn bad, often these experiences are the most memorable they teach us through experience. I didn’t plan my hike yesterday All I knew …
Work hard and find joy
Since my last post I have continued to be active. Earlier this year I decided start a routine of good morning habits. Wake up early Exercise (even if only for a few minutes) Read Meditate. While doing this I noticed I am happier and productive throughout the day. I get a lot more done in the mornings …
Kelsey Peak
I awoke early to a cool, gray, and drizzly morning. I looked at my calendar. I stated “Kelsey peak”. Last week I wrote this down determined I was going to do it rain or shine. Kelsey Peak is the 2nd tallest peak in the Oquirrh Mountains. I feel the Oquirrh Mountains often get overlooked. So …
Weight loss and the Granddaddys
As life continues I continue to better myself by getting healthier and setting goals and accomplishing them. In my first post I weighed in at 335 lbs. Before hiking the AT I weighed 315 lbs. Upon returning I stood on the scale. I measured under 300 lbs. I have not weighed below 300 lbs my adult …
Walk to Victory 