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KD Crites – You Are An Ironman
“Looking back at that day—from the embarrassing market incident to crossing that finish line—I realize it was never just about completing an Ironman. It was about proving to myself that those seemingly impossible dreams we hold onto, the ones that follow us through coffee shop drive-thrus and across mountain trails, can become reality. Sure, it…
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Climbing Island Peak – My First Summit in the Himalayas
It’s April 11, 2023 and I just arrived in Kathmandu for the second time in less than a year. I was about to do one of the scariest, most exciting todo’s on my bucket list. I was going to climb Island Peak (elevation 20,226 feet) in the Himilayas. Did I have experience? No. Was I fully…
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My 100-mile Challenge on the Continental Divide Trail
Join Flo on her 100-mile journey on the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming, where she pushes herself to the limit .
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Don’t Think, Just Paint: Gap Year Early Lesson in Australia
Read about Flo’s gap year in Australia, where she learned to live in the moment, surround herself with positive people, and appreciate the simple things in life. Through meeting new friends and experiencing new cultures, she discovered the importance of trusting the journey and following her passions.
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A Yank, A Brit, and An Aussie Walk Into a Nepalese Bar …
Read about a personal experience on the Three Passes Trek in Nepal. Discover how people from different backgrounds can come together, but also how conflicts can arise. Ultimately, it reminds us that we are all just people trying to make sense of the world around us.
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The Gem: A Tale of Connection and Letting Go
This is a story about Flo’s encounter with a hostel owner and how a gifted gem led to a life-changing decision. After losing the gem, she learns to let go and follow her path. This inspiring journey leads to a trip to India, where she finds a replacement gem and completes her transformation.
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The Trail Always Provides: A Story of Kindness and Minimalism
Read about how a chance encounter between two travelers in Nepal led to an act of kindness and a new appreciation for the value of minimalism. Discover how a gift of hiking gear and a book changed their perspectives and inspired them to pay it forward.