I started running marathons, then Ultramarathons, and found the trails were when I could step away and Get Out of the Matrix...Getting Unplugged.

 

When I stopped racing, I turned to backpacking, and came up with an annual goal of at least 30 Nights a Year on the ground. While my kids were growing up, I was able to take a long backpacking trip every other year somewhere in the world.

 

Today, with the kids grown, it is an annual trip. With 30+ years of backpacking, I've been able to experience the world...unplugged!