Tag: southwest
Posted on February 19, 2020
April 14, 2019 – San Francisco, California
“On belay.” I confirm with Tara to ensure that she has set up the belay. “Belay on,” she responds. She works at a climbing gym in the city and offered to treat my cousin Kelsey and I to …
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Posted on December 16, 2019
April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California
“I know a place where I want to go Could you just stay by my side It’ll be alright” I can’t believe it’s over already. Before leaving Tahoe, I promised myself that I would drive around the lake …
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Posted on November 26, 2019
March 17, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California
Mobile status: Engaged. As I’m walking downtown with my friend Melissa, I’m reminded how good it feels to have everything I own back in my car and ready to move on. Though I’ll be here for another month, …
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Posted on November 14, 2019
March 6, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California
“You really inspired me! I’m giving away all my stuff and leaving at the end of the month.” STOP IT. Are you serious? I’m nearly in disbelief as I read a Facebook message from a friend and fellow …
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Posted on October 30, 2019
February 10, 2019 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
“Do you want to use this as a pillow?” I ask a guest as I present a bag of small towels. “Oh, thank you so much,” he responds as he lays across a number of lined up chairs …
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Posted on October 27, 2019
January 8, 2019 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
Click. Click, click. I adjust the frame and take a deep breath. Exhale. Click. A smile finds its way to my face as I enjoy a rare “me day” on the mountain. I’m at the top of “The …
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Posted on October 12, 2019
December 31, 2018 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t drinking over the holidays. 18? 19? I made a pact a couple weeks ago with a family member (to support their sobriety), but the significance really sinks in as I …
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Posted on September 21, 2019
November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California
If it weren’t for these hikes… Stop it, Nick. Look around you. Breathe the air. Enjoy the free time while you can. I often struggle with my mindset when it comes to these transitions. When I come to …
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Posted on September 4, 2019
October 31, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California
And so my stay here nears its conclusion. Emotions typically escalate toward the end, and have a tendency to come from both ends of the spectrum. Sad to leave these wonderful people and this peaceful place behind. Uncertain …
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Posted on June 22, 2019
October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California
“Here we go Down that same old road again” (Deep in thought, I sit in the living room, staring blankly at my computer. Before a hiking trip a few days ago, I stopped in town for coffee and …
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