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A Very Dirty Honeymoon

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Kym Zest

“Again! Again! Let’s do that again!” I can see my inner child hopping, clapping, squealing with glee. That inner child keeps popping into my thoughts while reflecting on our honeymoon eight years ago. It wasn’t a “normal” honeymoon. It was … Continue reading →

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Women In The Woods

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Kym Zest

We had fun in the the woods, in the sun, and the wind. Fun making friends at a remote bar and playing dress up with a park ranger. A camping trip with so much fun I can’t begin to fit … Continue reading →

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Twelve Years Together

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Kym Zest

Twelve years ago I started Beez Athletics. Twelve years ago I first coached Annalesa. It has been an ever evolving relationship. First I was a dedicated coach, then an involved mentor, then more like a big sister or aunt, then … Continue reading →

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Wind and Snow

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Kym Zest

Two days. We got stuck on a little spit of land with tiny trees and shrubs and a leaky tent for two days. After nine beautiful days of paddling through Voyagers National Park and into the BWCA we got the … Continue reading →

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Emergency snuggling

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Kym Zest

Will woke up coughing and wishing for home. He had been toughing it out with wads of yellow snot and an achy tired body. We had paddled 57.5 miles and I was rip roaring ready to do more, but Will … Continue reading →

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And we’re off!

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Kym Zest

This is the fourth installment of Will and I’s adventure paddling honeymoon. The first was A Beginning followed by Preparations and Before and After, thank you for following our journey. It was still dark as we pulled away from home for our honeymoon. … Continue reading →

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