Type 2 Fun

The Infamous Bridge of Forest Glen Preserve

And the backpacking trail that led me to volunteer trailwork

May 3 • Alice Weinert

Crashing Through the Snow

When everything goes wrong on the first day of the xc ski season

Dec 7, 2025 • Alice Weinert

Connecting Routes

Thoughts on walking rural roads

Jul 27, 2025 • Alice Weinert

Three Nights of Rain

And three mornings of packing up a soaking wet tent

Feb 16, 2025 • Alice Weinert

Mosquitos at Minnesota's Highest Point

A reminder to always pack a bug head net

Jan 19, 2025 • Alice Weinert

Don't Forget to Drink

Why you shouldn't hike 28 miles on less than 2 liters of water

Nov 24, 2024 • Alice Weinert

Sometimes an Extra Five Miles is Easier than Talking to Another Person

Or how to hike an impromptu 20 mile day

Oct 20, 2024 • Alice Weinert

Overheating in the Grand Canyon

And why well-fitting footwear matters on trail

Sep 1, 2024 • Alice Weinert

Thunderstorms & an Open Air Pit Toilet

The night I ditched my raincoat for a poncho

Aug 4, 2024 • Alice Weinert

Wet Boots & Miles of Mud

How crying in the Porkies led me to overhaul my backpacking gear

Jul 7, 2024 • Alice Weinert

An introduction to scenic spots where I've (almost) cried

Jul 1, 2024 • Alice Weinert

The Best Night of Sleep

That I will never try to recreate

May 26, 2024 • Alice Weinert

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