: About Me

I've spent many years as a corporate writer and editor, but have been dreaming of freelancing. Now that I have backed off on my day job in order to make time for my family, I thought this might be a good time to "dip my toes in the water." I don't know if I have what it takes, but Helium seems like a great place to find out. Here I go...!

My passion is ...

my family.

I know too much about ...

the natural history of the Pacific North West

My parents always told me ...

Did they talk to me? I forget....

My childhood ambition ...

to be the one with the microphone.

Why I write ...

because my brain won't shut up.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

my kids, mostly.

My first job ...

serving drinks behind the bar in the UK.

My best moment ...

Oh so corny - my wedding day, the day I first held my newborn children?

My inspiration ...

my rapidly declining bank account.

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Getting ready for your first backpacking trip

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You've seen the images standing atop a majestic mountain top, healthy faces glowing with the satisfaction of knowing that they arrived under their own power, everything they needed on their backs. You've bought yourself some sturdy boots and you've even been on some long day hikes, but now you think you might be ready for your first overnight backpacking trip. This can be an intimidating step, one that requires some careful preparation to ensure success, but a bit of extra effort towards planning and preparation will ensure a successful first overnight venture. Your first step should be ad...

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