Friday morning began on a sandy, river-side beach after spending the night under the stars. I had slept out on the porch the night before and decided I would venture down to the river. Two other girls braved the wilderness with me. It was the most incredible thing I may have ever seen. I've tried … Continue reading Day 5 – Final Day of Kayaking →

This day, like that last few, began very early in the morning. With my typical early waking time and a two-hour time difference, I was awake before 6 with no one to keep me company. I took advantage of the quiet and did yoga on the porch. Practicing outside, I felt grounded, empowered, and uplifted … Continue reading Day 4 – Back to Kayaking and Yoga →

This day was deemed “alternative crafting day”. I’ll admit, I got excited when I thought we’d be doing some arts and crafts. However, it turned out to be floating down the river on an alternative craft - a raft. Our kayak instructors became the guides for our trip down the Alberton Gorge. We quickly got … Continue reading Day 3 – Alternative Crafting →

Day two started with a kayaking theory lesson - describing the strokes and edging more in-depth. Then after lunch we headed out on to the same section of river as day 1, but you'd never guess it was the same. I felt at ease in the kayak, holding myself easily in the correct posture. All … Continue reading Day 2 Kayaking →

Just got off the river after my first day of whitewater kayaking. I can't believe I haven't done this before. Sometimes, when I try a new activity, it just clicks right away and I say "I feel like myself when I'm doing this." That's how it was for me with yoga, and now this. I … Continue reading Day 1 Kayaking →

I am on my way to Tarkio, Montana for a week of whitewater kayaking. This is not a regular hobby of mine  I’ve barely been kayaking before. So why am I doing this? I am participating in a program hosted by First Descents. The idea of this is for young adults dealing with Multiple Sclerosis … Continue reading The Journey Begins →