Kirsten Hollings

Quick answer: Spending time alone in nature forces you to sit with discomfort, make your own decisions, and quiet a busy mind. Most people quit on the first day. But those who push through discover a deep, addictive sense of inner peace that builds self-trust, calms the nervous system, and reshapes how they see themselves. The first time I walked into the wilderness alone, I lasted about three hours before I wanted to quit. No music. No conversation. No notifications buzzing in my pocket....

From the Mountain Run to True West: What I Learned from Adventure Racing It's been a busy few weeks! Two weeks ago, I unexpectedly found...

This last mission was a bit of a learning curve for me. Swift river crossings are well out of my comfort zone, but they quickly became...