Hike #7, Mt. Tam/Grand Canyon Send Off

Dear Maria,

This weekend was our Grand Canyon send off.  Coach Doni and Vicky gave us our "goodie bags" filled with helpful information like our trail, schedule, plane tix, etc.., plus a new bandana and TNT shirt to wear on the hike.  Afterward we hiked for 4 hours and it had to be, hands down, my favorite hike of the season.  Mt. Tam was bursting with wild flowers and lush green foliage.  The weather started out pretty dull, but after we started moving it was refreshing.  And this time, I actually took a camera of my own.  And I am so happy I did.

Next week, its off to the Grand Canyon.  I decided to drive down with my parents and Martha with the camper, so its going to be quite and adventure.  Stay tuned!

xoxo 
Stephanie

Hike #6, Sunol Regional Wilderness to Mission Peak

Dear Maria,

Its been a crazy busy few months and I haven't had much time to write to you.  Life is pretty unpredictable right now and Martha and I are taking things one day at a time. 

One huge milestone is that I finally reached my fundraising goal and can put all my energy into training for the Grand Canyon hike.  I am so grateful to everyone who has donated and helped me achieve this goal.  And as always, I am so grateful for all the support and love from our family. 

This week out team trained in Sunol again and the weather was just perfect.  We haven't had many sunny hikes this season and I am so thankful for the ones that are.  Until next time.

xoxo
Stephanie