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