Category Archives: Family

100+ Things That Made 2025

1. Al gifting me a radio for the hike (that’s too big to bring)2. Terry trying to print me a new phone case (three times) and another one that cracked3. Karley gifting me matchy pants in a different color4. Holding … Continue reading

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Large Escapades Above the Little Stones

August has been an abrupt month. Caleb’s foot is feeling better now that he’s not hiking in the California desert and though we try to get into a routine here in Missoula, while we wait for PCT Days in Oregon, … Continue reading

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Tiny Excursions Under the Big Sky

We packed up, on a Monday afternoon, for our first trip to Jake’s family cabin near Trout Creek, and brought the kids. These teens might seem doom and gloom when living in their rooms, but escaping to the countryside, where … Continue reading

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Melting Away in Missoula

A decision had to be made and that was to drive back to Missoula to stay with Caleb’s sister, Jessi, for two weeks while Caleb tried to stay off his feet. It’s rough on me to drive with no intention … Continue reading

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Day Eighteen – Hopping Down the Trail of Bones

Caleb drops Gert and me back to Mile 314.3 so we can hike our way back to camp. We will be starting 5.5 hours earlier than yesterday. The shade is kind and the color-changing clouds keep us company while we … Continue reading

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