Progress. 6.5 weeks post ACL reconstruction surgery and my knee is feeling strong and stable. Pilates has been one of my secret weapons. It’s a wonderful, low-impact way to work on strength and stability. It really helped me prepare for Everest/Chomolungma without an ACL, and it’s been super helpful as I learn to use my leg and fire my quad with the new ACL. Thanks for the BURN Pilates session this morning @rocksteadybw.
I am so incredibly proud of my fiancée, @rob.lea, for envisioning his Ultimate World Tri and finishing the first 2/3 with his swim across the English Channel (next up, ride across America in Sept). When Rob first told me of his dream, I was instantly dismissive and even told him I’d break up with him if he went to Everest/Chomolungma because I didn’t want to be with someone who would take on so much risk (oh how I changed my tune on that one). It took some time for me to accept my role as his supporter and crew with this project. I fought it at first. I’ve come to learn that it can be just as gratifying to support someone in their dream as it is to pursue to your own. It feels good to give back to Rob for all the days he’s come with me for some adventure skiing in the Wasatch, trying to find an obscure line (bushwhacking), or he’s spent an entire day meeting me at every aid station for an ultramarathon, cleaning my feet and bandaging my blisters. Crewing someone brings you closer together. What do you think? How many of you have crewed and how did it feel? PS. @natgeo just published an article about Rob’s swim! Check out the link below or in my profile to check it out. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2019/07/ultimate-world-triathlon-climb-everest-swim-english-channel-bike-united-states/#ultimateworldtri #triforequality #climbforequality #thenbeer #everest2019
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to be a pro skier and mountaineer. I have always loved being outside. When I talk to people about what I do, I almost always see a little spark in their eye. A love of being outside is something that unites us all. It makes us feel human again.In a time of increasing political polarization, protecting public lands is one of the few issues that unites us as Americans. Whether we choose to climb, hunt, cycle, 4-wheel, fish or kayak, we are all still Americans who need public lands to play outside. Share this video to help @FatTire donate up to $250,000 to organizations working to protect our shared outdoor spaces!!! Check out the link below or in my profile link to watch the full video and share to help build this donation. #findingcommongroundhttp://publiclandsforall.com/
The world lost a great activist/adventurer this week when Garon Coriz passed away in a climbing accident. My heart is broken for all the conversations we never finished, text threads and Facebook messenger chats about climbing trips we were dreaming of, or places we thought we might meet up to share a rope and a pitch of rock or ice. I loved how Garon invited me to learn more about his perspective on Bears Ears and public lands. His energy was magnetic. His presence, warmth and smile created an ambiance of inclusivity, a little bubble of belonging and acceptance. Garon was deeply committed to protecting the Bears Ears National Monument from development. He was a family doctor serving Native American communities. He was a leader and a friend, and will be deeply missed. I hope we will all be inspired by his legacy, to serve our communities and protect the environment. Most of all, to remember to listen to and elevate Native American voices, as they have been stewards of the land since time immemorial. RIP Garon. #StandWithBearsEars #HonorTribes
Did you know it’s #ArcticSeaIceDay? Today, we call attention to the meltdown taking place in the Arctic, why it matters, and how each of us can help. Join me and learn more via the link below and in my profile:http://bit.ly/arcticseaiceday@polarbearsinternational #saveourseaice Photo: BJ Kirschhoffer