Author: cindyrosstraveler
In Memory of Bill Irwin- the first blind man to hike the entire Appalachian Trail as one continuous thru-hike
…….(Bill Irwin died this past March. In honor of him, I have retyped my story that appeared in The Walking Magazine many years ago, so that you might know of this amazing human being too. There will be another story being posted soon about a weekend hike where Bill taught … Continue Reading In Memory of Bill Irwin- the first blind man to hike the entire Appalachian Trail as one continuous thru-hike
Dr. Lee Reinert- EDUCATION WORKSHOP ADVISER FOR RIVER HOUSE PA
SHEhike-SURVIVE-HEAL-EMPOWER-HIKE
COMMITTING ONESELF
AN ENCOUNTER WITH LEEK BECOMING “MORE ACTUALIZED PEOPLE”
Paying it Back, Paying it Forward
Is a Damp Toilet Paper Tail Professional?
I have this problem of coming out of the bathroom with a tail of damp toilet paper dangling from my waistband. I’ve been doing it for decades. When I sit on the toilet, I don’t pull my pants down very far. I don’t plan on being there very long- in … Continue Reading Is a Damp Toilet Paper Tail Professional?
Should we live our lives like “Quackers” the Duck- or not?
I heard a very sad story from my friend Bob yesterday about “Quackers”, the Duck, Bob’s pet. “Quackers” lived happily for nine years at Bob’s home. He would stick his head out of the wires in his pen when he heard Bob or any other human nearby. “Quackers” was a … Continue Reading Should we live our lives like “Quackers” the Duck- or not?
Earl Shaffer- in celebration of the first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail
I finger the small black leather journal in my palm and bring it … Continue Reading Earl Shaffer- in celebration of the first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail
Tommy Gathman- The HAPPY Combat Veteran Hiker
Celebrating the Women Elders in my Life on Valentine’s Day
My Short Life as an Iron Ore Miner
An Unusual New Year’s Resolution
ON OUR OWN: PART 2- (Journey on the Crest)
ON OUR OWN (FROM JOURNEY ON THE CREST)
This excerpt from Journey on the Crest, Cindy Ross’s account of her 1982 – 1984 PCT hike, recounts her near-fatal fall on the icy slopes of Sonora Pass. Any PCT hiker who has walked this stretch of trail can readily visualize the sweeping snow bowl that generally remains snowbound … Continue Reading ON OUR OWN (FROM JOURNEY ON THE CREST)
Cindy Ross 