For me, it makes me more mindful, thoughtful, present, and I have to slow down. Taking off my shoes reminds me that I’m not racing to get somewhere, I am leisurely enjoying the pace that feels right for me in…

I am back in Boulder having completed my goal of hiking to Cottonwood Hot Springs from Kenosha Pass—14 days and 140 miles (from new moon to full moon). I learned a lot. I was a bit spontaneous in my preparation…