Tag Archives: camping

This is Fun?!? 6 Tips For Taking A Loved One Backpacking (or any outdoor adventure)

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Kym Zest

Originally written for and published by Garage Grown Gear “Never again!” Is not the response you’re hoping for when you take your spouse or kid or BFF backpacking. You love this shit. You want to share the magical beauty and … Continue reading →

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Camping feels good: 4 reasons and advice

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Kym Zest

Life feels complicated and the world is going to hell in a handbasket. It’s so easy to despair. Why does camping make me feel better?

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Mud and Snow

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Kym Zest

Will and I set out for our first paddling trip in four years. It was just the right amount of type two fun. Type 2.1 – mostly fun with just enough weird angry swearing to have a story to tell. … Continue reading →

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Actual fun.

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Kym Zest

I had fun! Real fun. Type one fun. The kind of fun that actually feels like fun the whole time. Not the second type of fun that feels terrible until it’s over. Will and I had a little vacation before … Continue reading →

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Camping Thwarted

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Kym Zest

It wasn’t for lack of trying. It just felt particularly difficult this year. Type two fun still has to feel worth it. Sometimes being temporarily miserable doesn’t feel rewarding or satisfying. Not much camping occurred on this winter trip. Will … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures | Tagged cabin, camping, ice and snow, winter, winter camping | 3 Comments

Ready for…?

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Kym Zest

We’re ready…. We’ve been towing weight around the track at the gym… I’ve towed 205lbs for a 1/2 mile. I’ve deadlifted 200lbs once. Now I feel somewhat prepared to haul Will out of the woods in an emergency. Although he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Fitness | Tagged camping, challenge, goals, training, winter camping | 2 Comments

Miserable Fun & Granola

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Kym Zest

I figured out what my life is all about! Well, no, not really. But I figured out what my blog is about: miserable fun! Yup, Type 2 Fun. Fun that isn’t fun until it’s over. I willingly, often eagerly involve … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Fitness, Kym Cooked | Tagged camping, cooking, granola, Type 2 Fun, winter, winter camping | 1 Comment

Bad Igloo, Good Cabin

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Kym Zest

On day three we decided to make an igloo. It would be a fun way to spend a layover day. We were optimistic. Years ago I bought this thing: We’d tried and failed three times in past years. This time … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures | Tagged BWCA, camping, igloo, kymsfavorite, outdoors, snow, winter biking, winter camping | 7 Comments

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Kym Zest

It snowed for the first two days. Beautiful picturesque winter wonderland snow. We were so stoked to finally be on this adventure. We crossed two lakes (Ojibway and Triangle in the Superior National Forest). Then did a gnarly portage to the … Continue reading →

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All Packed!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Kym Zest

Here we go! Last week I tested recipes: granola, meat cheese balls, hot cocoa mix… This week I assembled food I would never otherwise eat… This is seriously calorie dense food. We spent today buying fun new gear at REI and … Continue reading →

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