Week 31: Jeanne Singer
Even though the 31st hike of “A Year of Hikes: 52 Weeks, 52 Women, Same Trail” took place the first week of August, there was a hint of Autumn in the air. Cloudy skies and a cool temperature of 61…
Week 30: Stacey During
I’ve known Stacey During, my hiking companion for the 30th week of “A Year of Hikes: 52 Weeks, 52 Women, Same Trail” for 30 years, but until today I had never had more than a 5-minute conversation with her. Let…
Week 28: Tekesha Martinez
The doorbell rang bright and early at 7:20 a.m. When I opened the door, there stood Tekesha Martinez, my hiking companion for the 28th week of “A Year of Hikes: 52 Weeks, 52 Women, Same Trail.” Not quite bright-eyed and…
Week 32: Ginger Baker
In the past 8 months, as part of “A Year of Hikes: 52 Weeks, 52 Women, Same Trail”, I’ve hiked with two women I’ve known for more than 40 years, a few women who have been good friends for the…