George & I started this gorgeous day off right! We climbed North Mountain and had the whole place to ourselves!

I've signed up for Tay's Summit Challenge & we're off to a good start! From 9/11 to 10/11 I will be hiking as much as possible and raising funds for the Taylor James Steeves Foundation, a nonprofit that works to support patients and families affected by genetic forms of lung cancer. I'll put the link in my bio. Please consider making a donation, whether it's based on my elevation gains, mileage, or whatever you can spare. (I know that in itself is a challenge these days!) I really appreciate your help! Personally, I'm looking forward to this because I actually have all my hikes planned out on the calendar. I generally hike on a whim, so sometimes it doesn't end up happening at all. Knowing that they will ( barring extreme weather, of course) feels good. Please lemme know if you'd like to join me!

9/11/26 - Hike #1 - North Mountain, elevation gain = 610 ft, mileage = 3.20 mi

#staystrongclimbon

Suddenly this road seems small...

I grew a purple sunflower!

The friends we call family. ❤️

We had so much support from my family this weekend. It was awesome to see all of them!

Ed has decided to call it a night. He just couldn't get his aging body to do what it once did. His mind was writing checks his body couldn't cash, and he just didn't have the will to keep pushing. He's content, though, because now he knows. He fully enjoyed his day out on the course, running with everyone, and chatting with friends new and old. As always, Back 40 Timing has put on an incredible event and we're looking forward to hanging out and supporting everyone who is still out there racing today. But for now, we'll listen to the rain on the roof of the camper, and nap!

He's going to miss this so much!

Ed was able to grab a last minute entry to Last Man Standing 2026, so here we are! And there they go!!