MaryBeth S

Hi! Mountain Mama, here, so named by my daughter and thru hiker inspiration. Took off on the Colorado Trail after Covid, (not even sure I would make it) to celebrate 5 years in remission from cancer! Now I have the bug....and took a recommendation from one of my CT buddies and took on the John Muir Trail the summer after the highest snowfall AND when the hurricane hit. Some folks call me crazy...... My newest idea is to hike the CDT state by state, (inspired by another CT friend !) while also finishing the Benton MacKaye Trail bit by bit. I'm slow, but I just keep walking.......

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“’Weather” or not you like it…..it’s a wild ride out there!

“’Weather” or not you like it…..it’s a wild ride out there!

Monsoonal rains, lightning , hail, sleet, graupel, sunshine and drought…. Dry crunchy plants and dust everywhere . Monsoonal rains ended, for me,

Aug 27, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Grasshopper projectiles and other animal encounters

Grasshopper projectiles and other animal encounters

Everyone asks about what animals I’ve seen out here on the CDT, and while I will regale you with wildflower photos every single post….. let’s

Aug 9, 2025 : MaryBeth S
The Marmots call in reinforcements!

The Marmots call in reinforcements!

Marmots are winning! ‘Twas the night before the the most challenging hike of my life. Climbing up the 2000 foot ascent to Argentine Pass and then

Aug 4, 2025 : MaryBeth S
The Poop Post

The Poop Post

We all love trails! They take us to places in Nature that sustain us, heal us, make us whole. However, we are not the only ones who think

Jul 23, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Walking in Solitude

Walking in Solitude

Where does your mind go when there is no one around to chat with (Even no electronics)? Have you ever spent days without even your music? It was

Jul 19, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those

Jul 12, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those

Jul 12, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Time to fly!!!

Time to fly!!!

Leaving with anticipation Or is that trepidation? I wonder if I slept at all last night because my brain was thinking about

Jul 3, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Working While Packing Up: T minus 4!

Working While Packing Up: T minus 4!

    The Frightened Phase:  Several months ago I confessed to my Colorado Trail buddy, Bob Gnarly, that I was pretty frightened

Jun 29, 2025 : MaryBeth S