by Eddie Pipkin
Last week, I wrote about hiking in the stunning Yosemite Valley. I did this trip with a high school buddy, one of my oldest and dearest friends. We’ve been doing trips together on a semi-annual basis for 40 years. Scheduling adventure trips or biking trips or “running” races is what I’ve always done to keep myself motivated to stay fit and try new things. I am of the philosophy that such regular challenges are essential for personal growth, whet