Final business travel for the year finds me once again in my old stomping grounds of the New River Valley. One huge gift was getting to reconnect t with two good friends from college that I hadn’t seen since I graduated. Thanks for the cost last night, it was a blast catching up! #biztravel #blacksburg #vtclass2000 #wereallgrownup #stillhippies
Last nights Bob Weir and Wolf Bros show was off the hook! Also these seats we had were out of this 🌎#weirwolf #groovin #eugeneoregon #onemoresaturdaynight
Bob weir, patchy pants I made in college, it’s gonna be a rad night! #bobweirandwolfbros #pnw #dirtbarbieadventures
25 days later and we’re back to where we started. The Northern New Mexico Loop was an awesome hike with a ton of diverse landscapes, flor and fauna. Thanks to @hikeinvention for creating this amazing route, New Mexico has once again stolen my heart. ![]()
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#nnml #thruhike #thruhiker #backpacking #sixmoondesigns #katabaticgear #montbell #point6 #wekeepyououtdoors #leki #purplerainskirts #astral #landofenchantment #santafe
Holy blowdowns Batman! The NNML is still going well despite some tougher trail conditions the other day. We’re in the home stretch now, and enjoying a new variety of landscape since leaving the tall mountains. #nnml #thruhike #backapcking #landofemchantment #astral #point6 #wekeepyououtdoors #montbell #sixmoondesigns #katabaticgear #landofenchantment
Some shots from the last 131 miles of the NNML. 6 days without resupply was just what I needed. Currently hanging at Ghost Ranch before the final push starts tomorrow. #thruhiking #landofenchantment #hiking #wilderness #point6 #astral #wekeepyouuotdoord #montbell #sixmoondesigns #wildernesstherapy
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Oh the miles you have hiked and the love you have given us can never be measured. You were the greatest gift in life, when I was at my lowest point your mom @suzylaruffa knew you were what I needed. I’ll never forget meeting you at the humane society, you looked up at me with those big eyes, floppy ears and goofy smile I knew right away it was meant to be.![]()
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Over the years you have always been there showing us love and happiness. You walked beside me, well mostly right behind me or whoever was in the lead when we hiked. Thru-hikes, mashing 30+ mile days and then wanting to play ball when we got to camp will always be how I remember our time together in the woods. ![]()
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I’ll always remember being injured in Opal Creek and Bull of The woods wilderness and how you guided me through each blowdown. You would go ahead and show me the way, then turn back to come and get me. You would nudge my leg to keep going knowing we had to make it to the trailhead while we could.![]()
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I’ll always remember though the love you gave to me, Suzy, and all of your cat siblings over the years. Besides us you also never ceased to amaze me at how friendly and patient you were with everyone and every animal you ever met. I’ll never forget @jenpharrdavis asking me at OR, “is he good with kids?” As Gus had his hand halfway down your mouth and you just stood there licking him. Your love is what I will always hold dearest to my heart.![]()
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You lived an excellent life, and over the years you got to travel the west with us. I would say few Americans have had the opportunity to see as much of this country as you have. The Olympic Peninsula, the Redwoods, Alvord Desert, the Four corners, arches and southern NM. The list goes on and on!![]()
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I feel terrible to not be there and hold you in my arms as you cross over to the other side, but we always knew this was a risk in life. I’m just glad you are surrounded by so many that love you at this moment.![]()
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Until we meet again my dear boy, have fun up there with Erwin, Crosby, rabbit and Tres. Don’t chase too many balls and then drink too much water, that combo had always made you puke!![]()
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Happy trails little buddy!