Category Hiking
Taking place on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day® is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts,… Continue Reading →
Having tried PRP and stem cell therapy last year for the severe arthritis and degeneration in my right hip with no improvement, I decided to have a total hip replacement. The surgery was done on March 4 by the amazing Dr. Shane Martin, Director, The Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale, and Founder, Scottsdale Center for Robotic Surgery.
Greetings and happy holidays to all! 2024 was another busy year for us, with some travel, more than a few challenges, and, sadly, two losses in the family. It began with a NY’s Day hike with friends to a remote… Continue Reading →
On October 14, I became the new Regional Steward for passages 4-6 in the Santa Rita Foothills. The passages total almost 50 miles of trail between Casa Blanca Canyon trailhead (just off of Hwy 82 near Patagonia) and Lakes Road… Continue Reading →
Arizona Mountain Man Triathlon started in 1984 and is one of the longest standing triathlons in the West. The race takes place at Upper Lake Mary, just a short drive from Flagstaff, at an elevation of about 7000 ft. During… Continue Reading →
Updated September 18, 2024. Reaching 70 and being in overall great health emotionally and physically is something I celebrate! Sure, I have my share of “age-related wear and tear”, but nothing yet is holding me back from enjoying life and… Continue Reading →
Alastair is the real runner in the family, having done multiple marathons over the years. I was a bit envious of all the great friends he was making during that time, so I also started road running in 2010. I… Continue Reading →
Over the past couple of years, I’ve participated in trail work events on new sections of the AZT Passage 4 being built near the towns of Sonoita and Patagonia. My first event was in October, 2020, when I joined a… Continue Reading →
One of my favorite state parks in Arizona is Oracle State Park. The park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. Oracle State Park was originally a 160-acre ranch owned by the Kannally family… Continue Reading →
Despite COVID’s impact throughout 2021, and my personal ups and downs, it was a good year overall. December was especially eventful with hikes, runs, swimming, rock climbing, and volunteering with the Pima Animal Care Center. I signed up for the… Continue Reading →