After going camping literally every week since we got back from New Zealand, and then going on a 9 day family bike-packing trip, Jason and are pretty much experts now in the family camping department. From car camping, to backpacking to bike packing, we have tried and tested many different systems.  And while things will … Continue reading Our top family camping tips and gear (ultralight style)

On May tenth, which also happened to be Mothers Day, a film about me "racing through grief at the edge of the world" came out. A friend and videographer named Scott Almendinger became intrigued and fascinated with how I was dealing with my son, Spirit B's passing a few years ago. After following our team … Continue reading With Spirit – The Film

Our homecoming back to the US was not exactly what we had in mind.  We were expecting to hit the ground running as we had a big expedition race to put on and then a few weeks later we were to go to Canada to compete in my first expedition since the birth of Revel.  … Continue reading New Normal, New Goals, New Plans

  My husband is not one for “traditional” holidays, especially the “hallmark” ones like Valentine’s Day.  He’s also not the best about being on time with dates like birthdays and anniversaries. So it was a true surprise when Jason announced a Valentine’s gift for me at the beginning of March. He had booked two huts … Continue reading Best Valentines Gift Ever

With in minutes of pushing away from the car all my boys are getting settled. 6-month-old Revel has turned his cries into happy squeals.  3-year-old Max is busy chatting away from his big boy perch on his "Shotgun" bike seat.  And 45-year-old Jason is smiling as he navigates his mountain bike down the overgrown trail.   … Continue reading A trip for healing and dreaming