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Emma the dog stalking something in the snow.

Bend, Don’t Break

7 years ago 3 min read dogsmudrainsnottrailswinterStories About the West
I am three weeks into a head cold that just won’t quit. I am well enough to go to work but, as I told my co-worker, I feel like half of my energy is going towards snot production.
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Laurel Hunter
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Mounds that looks like snow mountains.

Reset

8 years ago 2 min read Stories About the Westbe nicenew yearoutsidewinter
We made it! A year-long clean slate is now rolled out in front of us to fill up with action, adventure, and unknown possibilities.
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Laurel Hunter
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winter trail in SLC

Wintering

8 years ago 2 min read Things To Do Outsidedogsdusticetrail runningtrailswinter
I am being reminded of the challenges of winter running. Glare ice under a thin layer of snow fluff that requires a short stride and careful steps. Snow packed into dirt, filling in the texture and making for slick descents.
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Laurel Hunter
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Winter Fizz cocktail

When the Outdoors Forces You Inside

8 years ago 3 min read Cocktailscreme yvetteginsmogwinter
Learning to be comfortable in different weather conditions is one of the benefits of spending a lot of time outside. Weather isn’t always ideal: hail, while one of my favorite things to
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Laurel Hunter
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Mack dog running in the snow.

Things these days

8 years ago 2 min read Stories About the Westdogsfriendspoliticssolitudetrails
I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t see-sawing between despair, rage, frustration, and helplessness these days. On all things political, environmental, and social, it really is a heaping pile of bad news.
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