It won’t be long now. I love the anticipation for winter. ️This is also a reminder that we must keep up the good momentum from the climate strike so we have snowy, cold winters like this for future generations. ️Text CLIMATE to 71333 or go to patagonia.com/actionworks to connect with an environmental non profit near you. ️@patagonia #answerwithaction Video: @rob.lea
Today marks four months since my ACL reconstruction surgery. I went for a little over 2 mile run/walk on the Appalachia Trail. It may not sound like much, and I’ve certainly hiked further since surgery, but this was the first time I’ve been able to move my legs a little quicker on the trail and gosh darn it, it felt good. I began this trip by listening to @scottjurek and @jureksontherun audiobook “North,” and it felt so fitting to be able to sample a little taste of the Appalachian Trail myself today, a few weeks later. It was the perfect book to start the trip, and I highly recommend it. I loved hearing Jenny’s perspective on the challenges of crewing Scott. These athletic feats are hard for both athlete and their crew!I’ve learned with injuries and life in general that it’s good to celebrate the benchmarks along the way. I’m so glad to start returning to running and I can’t wait to get skis on my feet in a few more weeks.
One of the most magical things about fall is when the first snowfall comes while the leaves are still colorful. I’m always motivated to get outside and see the juxtaposition of bright green and yellow with the starkness of the winter snow. I missed it this year in Utah, but I hope to catch more fall colors as I make my way to the eastern most stretches of the USA as Rob finishes his bike ride across the country and his Ultimate World Triathlon. @lekiusa @keen #keenambassador Photo: @rob.lea
Five years ago yesterday, one of my best friends, @liz_daley, was killed in an avalanche. Liz was a mentor and an inspiration to me. She was one of the first women I’d spent time with in the mountains who was a real girly-girl. Meeting her and spending time in the mountains together changed my life. The first day I met her, she had this bubbly confidence that was contagious. I finally felt like I was had permission to be myself, that I no longer had to conform to the norms of masculinity to be a powerful force in the mountains and beyond. When I got the news of her death, I was in shock. It took some time for it to sink in. In many ways, I’m still processing. I never got to say goodbye. We never got to publish our glacier music video on YouTube. There are so many things I wanted to share with her. I write this so we can all remember her and keep her spirit alive. Let’s never forget that you can be a girly girl, wear sparkles and be strong, powerful and aggressive! Let’s continue to create a world where people can be the best versions of themselves. Love you to pieces Liz! #livelikeliz
Last week, 7.6 million people took to the streets to strike for climate action, led by the efforts of youth activists. Let’s make sure government continues to hear their demands: text CLIMATE to 71333 to tell Congress that there is no room in government for climate deniers. Want to get more involved? Go to www.patagonia.com/actionworks and volunteer with groups near you. Thank you @jamie_s_margolin, @ariellegeismar, @azaalien, @alexandriav2005, @hevans555, @xiuhtezcatl, @marlowbaines, @linus_report, @loukinatille, and @aghajidaze.@patagonia #answerwithaction