Sarah Solos the Smokies
Posted by Delton Pease onTesting your limits is something I encourage any person to do, you should never tell yourself you can’t do something before you ever try. I’m no expert on the subject, but if there’s one thing I learned from this excursion it’s that fear is failure’s best friend. ...
Izzy's "Couch to 50 Miler" Journey
Posted by Israel Parsons onBefore I get into the nitty gritty, I would like to preface with a statement, “I was not prepared at all for the 50 miler and as a result I DNF’d”. Now that we have the raw truth out of the way, let’s get into the details of why I signed up and what I learned along the way...
On Failing, Outdoors
Posted by Emily Larson onPersonally, I picked up a number of new outdoor hobbies in 2020. I bought a bike in the spring and started riding the single track at Tut Hill. I said yes to a mountain bike race shortly after. I joined my coworkers in climbing trips to the Palisades on long summer evenings. And I set the lofty goal of through-hiking South Dakota’s own Centennial Trail after not having backpacked for 3 years or so. Then, I promptly failed at each of these hobbies listed...