by Brian Bowles | Nov 30, 2023 | Wellness
As I prepared for my thru-hike of the Colorado Trail, I knew that success or failure was largely based on my ability to mentally overcome adversity and discomfort. I also knew that much of my discomfort would be due to my physical shape. On past, much shorter...
by Brian Bowles | Oct 30, 2023 | Wellness
You don’t go on a 500-mile hike expecting things to go perfectly. In fact, most thru-hikers not only expect adversity, but welcome it. That’s why I chose to do it. I wanted to do something hard; something I might not be able to complete successfully. I wanted a...
by Brian Bowles | Sep 29, 2023 | Wellness
I recently celebrated my 15th year at MAOPS with a brief sabbatical to pursue a personal challenge I have been planning for years – hiking the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. This 500-mile trail traverses the heart of the Colorado Rockies through some of the...
