These and many other posts can be found on my former blog, The Gription.
Letter of recommendation: Cold-water Swims
It may not be for everyone, but if you have any inkling that it might be for you, I say go for it! I’ll be cheering you on.
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Hell Is A Sweaty Sports Bra
I imagined the news headlines: Woman Found Dead in Denver Apartment, Stuck Halfway Out of Her Sports Bra.
Fear And Camping Alone
I wish I could say that since then I’ve learned how to relax, that I’ve graduated from feeling afraid when I’m sleeping outside by myself, but that would be a lie.
Why Can’t We Accept Women Who Are Both Strong And Beautiful?
We cannot, it seems, accept a woman who is badass and also attractive. Women in our culture must choose one or the other.
Is Your Instagram Destroying The Environment?
Our footprints traipsing up to the dreamy bivy site would crush that delicate crust, the vital living ground cover that supports countless parts of the desert ecosystem that we’d come to enjoy.
Bikepacking Is Running Away From Home For Grown-Ups
Suddenly we weren’t young professionals—or even responsible adults—anymore. We were kids. Sneaking off alone in the woods on our bikes. Running away from home for a Tuesday night.
The Subtle Joy Of Biking For Groceries
This was not what I’d envisioned when I started freelancing and working from home. Where were the midday climbing breaks? The perfect work-life balance?
Presenting: Being Here, a short film
It seems we humans need wild places and wide, open spaces to get back in touch with what makes us tick.
Hilary Oliver 