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11 friends and I went skiing in the arctic circle! There were many bog walks, much fishing, a plethora of sauna + cold plunges, so many scrumptious shrimps, extremely feisty winds, oh and yes there were also some good turns. I’m grateful to be able to ski at all this season and I’ve also learned that conditions don’t need to be the best when you’re in good company. #norway #lyngenalps #skitouring #bogskiing

Never thought I’d be so proud to post a video of skiing cautiously down easy groomers. On Friday, at nearly 6 months after my ACL reconstruction surgery, my surgeon cleared me to start easing back into skiing! So… I wasted no time and went out that afternoon and again on Sunday!

While I was out there, I realized, for better or worse, I haven’t shed a single tear throughout this whole journey. I’ve been working so damn hard to meet this milestone, that the wave of emotions hit me all at once. I ended up completely bawling my eyes out on a chairlift next to some girls talking about their hairstyles 😅 (thanks for thinking to capture the moment @kylenedde, it’s honestly so good to look back on the feels).

Anyway, while this milestone feels pretty huge and I am SO thrilled to be back on the slopes, I am still pretty far from where I want to be. So the journey continues, and I’ll continue to put in the work to see what I’m capable of.

(P.S. I know this is on the early side for skiing again after an ACL reconstruction surgery, and I promise I’m proceeding with the utmost caution!)

#acl #aclrecovery #aclsurgery #aclreconstruction

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

2025 was a tough year.

I share mostly good times on here and fortunately, of those there are many. But this year also brought a lot of hardship.

It began with my own mental health struggles that arose from navigating long term chronic pain, this on its own has been a tumultuous lifelong journey that I’ve been learning how to manage.

In the spring, my grandma was hospitalized for a few weeks with a serious illness. We were all very worried, luckily she is one of the strongest women I know and was able to come back from it. At 89 years old, it was pretty miraculous!

This summer, my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery in the fall to have it removed. This was very scary for our whole family, and her recovery has not been straightforward, but I am so happy to say that she’s almost to the other side of it.

My dog developed a chronic limp and also had to have surgery this summer. It wasn’t successful and we are still trying to figure out how to help our adventurous spirited dog get back out there.

And not to be out done, I went and tore my ACL and had an intense surgery for the first time. The recovery has felt long at times, but I’m grateful to continue to make progress. I’m still navigating the ups and downs and the pain-stakingly slow return to normal life. It’s taken all my strength (physical and mental) to make the most of whatever my current ability allows, while always working towards the future so I can come back better.

2025 was by no means all bad. In the midst of all of these traumatic moments, we’ve sure had some amazing times this year. I celebrated dear friends getting engaged, having babies, getting married, and so many wonderful moments, too many to count. In all this, I’ve learned the importance of resiliency and embracing joy where you can to help get you through the hard times. I’m endlessly grateful for my friends, family, and chosen family who keep me grounded, motivated and supported through it all.

So if you made it to the end of this novel, here’s to 2026! I’m certain that it will bring its own challenges, but I’m optimistic that there will always be joy to be found when you seek it.

Tearing my ACL was not something I ever had in the cards for myself. It’s one of those things you just don’t imagine will happen to you, especially after so many mountain adventures and watching a few close friends go through this same journey.

I’m now 8 weeks out from surgery and still very much in the thick of recovery. My knee is stiff, sore, and unpredictable, but somehow, this summer has managed to be quite good. I’ve made it to 10 concerts (the summer of shows 🙌), snuck in a few boat days, traveled to Bend twice (including a beautiful wedding), and even started riding my bike again!

This road has been humbling, and I’m still wrapping my head around how long the journey ahead will be. But I wouldn’t have made it through these first weeks without my people:

💙 My husband, @kylenedde, for endless five-foot favors, nightly ice machine refills, and keeping me laughing and optimistic even when I didn’t want to be.

💚 My South Lake Tahoe community, who showed up with food, visits, and creative, adapted adventures to keep me sane.

💙 My friends @megs_quinn and @sinead.jo who’ve been through this before and shared recovery tips, equipment, and pep talks on the hard days.

💚 And the amazing care team at @bartonrehabandperformance and @bartonhealth who’ve made this small town feel big when it comes to their support and expertise.

Every day is different, and what they say about two steps forward, one step back rings so true. I’m only now starting to understand what that feels like in practice, my brain is still coming around to that idea.

Anyway, I’ve been recording this journey from the start, so here’s a reel of the highs and lows, the frustration and the tiny victories. I’m still figuring out what I’m learning from this journey but I know this much already: I’m grateful, I’m persistent, and I’m not done yet.

#ACLRecovery #ACLRehab #KneeSurgery #TrustTheProcess

Felt like making a reel, because this morning was pretty unreal. First time skiing ‘the cross’ and conditions couldn’t have been better. Even made it back home before my first meeting!

#tallac #tallaccross #skiing #powder #snowinapril #backcountryskiing

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

Thought this one deserved its own post since we got some more August turns in a pretty epic way. Conditions were… unseasonably, dusty?

Thanks for having us @brc_snowclub + @brcskiresort
#burningman #burningman2024 #brc #ski

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

So much room for activities on the playa! Here’s some more fun ones with good people.

1. chair swing as a tiger
2. match yer bike day
3. squid squad+
4. that post-ice massage glow
5. bike repair, maybe
6. the dentists office
7. skateboard swings + a drive by clown
8. from the river to the playa, we found @tim_donnan !
9. ice queen on her ice throne
10. mad hatter party!
11. accepting mist on the hottest day
12. turbo mode to the sunrise
13. the tandem returns
14. dancing in a mushroom

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

My first burn, what an absolute wonder. It’s an endless playground to let your curiosity lead you and feel like a kid again.

1. playa art splorin’
2. squid squad
3. pure magic ✨ at @naga_and_the_captainess + @blackrockphilharmonic_
4. everybody’s birthday, but actually @bergles2 birthday
5. i love art car dancin’
6. sunrise imaginary tea party with @bergles2
7. see saw if you dare
8. stumbled upon the best dance party ever @j_rox #bigbunnyartcar
9. arrival…
10. the man
11. the burning man
12 + 13. the maybessssss! turns out we will fix your bike, maybe.

#burningman2024 #burningman #artcar #brc #blackrockcity #bikerepair #playa #art

For our 5th wedding anniversary, @kylenedde and I decided it would be fun to try to do 5 different mountain sports. We started the day by seeking out snow, of course. In an ideal world, we would have found a *little* more snow, but we worked with what we got, and we’re definitely counting it as our august “turns” (22 months running baby!). The rest of the day consisted of a trail run to Winnemucca, some mountain biking at Kirkwood, climbing off of 88, and paddling at silver lake. It was an incredibly fun way to explore some new places and reminded me just how lucky I am to be here with my favorite person (and dog, @bivythedog came too). There’s no one else I’d rather do all these crazy things with than the guy I married 5 years ago.

P.S. this was our first dance song

#kirkwood #california #skiing #mountainbiking #trailrunning #climbing #paddling #sup #dog #chocolatelab #anniversary #otl

Been wanting to do this climb for a very long time. Despite climbing taking a bit of a backseat for me lately, I decided to keep it as a goal before the end of the summer. Kyle and I started the day early, moving fast on the approach and the first half of the climb. It felt very casual until we passed the north summit. We ended up pitching out the second half of the climb because I was really feeling the exposure from the knife edge ridge and hard down climbs (even though the exposure is no joke, this didn’t deter all of the soloists that passed by us). Really glad I stuck with it on this beautiful day, but I think I’m done with traverse climbs for a while. It surprised me too, but I prefer to go up!

#matthescrest #climbing #tradclimbing #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #reluctantalpinist

Been doing all the snow jigs this December, so far they haven’t worked all that well. Anyway, here’s a drone shot by @kjell_redal making me look way cooler than I actually am. But dang was this a fun line from our hut trip to Canada last year. Hoping for some proper dumps soon so we can all ski lines like this.

#snow #powder #skiing #dronevideo #backcountrybabes #tahoebackcountrywomen #kootenays #canada #huttrip #backcountryhut #backcountryskiing #skilikeagirl #prayforsnow

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole

Annual red rock trip, this year as a group of four. Ticked some really good routes this time around: triassic sands, ginger cracks, mysterz, requiem for a tadpole (great name) + sour mash. I almost wish the climbing season lasted a little longer before the snow comes 😅.

1. leading last pitch of sour mash
2. walk-off brownstone wall
3/6. summit of juniper peak
4/5. sour mash
7. hiking out from last climb of the trip
8. requiem for a tadpole
9. shady boys
10. group pic on juniper peak

#climbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #redrock #redrocks #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #nevada #rocks #climbing_pictures_of_instagram#sourmash #juniperpeak #requiemforatadpole