Cyclone Pass “Prize” Makes Shoshone Lake Hike (Grunt) Worthwhile
On Cyclone Pass July 8. Shoshone Lake is a big lake that is in my backyard. Tucked in the foothills of Wyoming’s southern Wind River Range, the lake is situated at about 10,000′, and in the Shoshone...
View ArticleThis Hike Takes Your Breath Away
Hi. It was very early morning on July 29, when reasonable people were still in their beds sleeping. Four of my closest girlfriends met my husband and I at our house at 3:09, and by 3:17, we departed...
View ArticleAlaska’s Brooks Range or Bust
I leave you with this video blog as I depart for my NOLS course in the remote Brooks Range and Arctic tundra of Alaska.
View ArticleMy NOLS Brooks Range Hiking Course: Not a Vacation or Guided Tour
In Alaska's Brooks Range. Greetings from my beloved Frontier of Wyoming. I am re-entering upon returning from my National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in Alaska’s remote Brooks Range and...
View ArticleMy Brooks Range People Made Me Better
In the Brooks Range, on our last night. This is Post 2 in a series about my recent Alaska Brooks Range backpacking course. It was Aug. 6, the afternoon before the start of my NOLS Brooks Range Hiking...
View ArticleEpic Adventure – and Longing
Hi. My name is Shelli. I’m 43 years old. I have been married to Jerry for almost 20 years and we have three young sons, Wolf, 11, Hayden, 9, and Finis, 4. Sending a message to my husband and sons from...
View ArticleMuir Beach Bliss
I was in the San Francisco area all last week for meetings and a presentation. It was a treat to return to the Marin Headlands, and area I fell in love with during my frequent trips to the area in the...
View ArticleWind River Peak in a Day
Greetings. We were already 7 miles in when the sun rose. NOTE: I know this is a long post. It was a long hike. If you’re interested in hiking and climbing Wind River Peak, you’ll find key information...
View ArticleIsland Lake and Titcomb Basin: Breathtaking
Howdy. It has been a generous summer for me in terms of how much time I’ve had in the high country of my back yard, Wyoming’s Wind River Range. For the last six weeks, I’ve gone on six epic day hikes....
View ArticleEurope or Bust!
Hi there! I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written. I have not forgotten about you, or this blog. It’s just that a lot of my attention has been on developing my work and mission at Epic Life...
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