If we’re not careful and intentional, us dreamers and explorers can become disconnected, like a boat adrift, forever chasing dreams. If we are going to steer our lives in the ways we want them to go, we need to know what those ways are, right? Anchors can help. And while anchors can be nearly anything… a favorite meal, a wise saying, family, even a completely committed to idea… I believe that memories make great anchors. They keep us on track because they give us something to look back on and hold onto, a firm place to stand, and solid ground…

Welcome to The Base Camp Journal! It’s an honor to have you. We believe that people have a natural urge to explore - this constant pull to discover what’s around the next bend or over the next rise. At the same time, we crave roots - the utterly familiar where we rest, recover, dream, and plan… in an atmosphere of well-being, acceptance, and grace… where we are known and loved, without requirement or condition, free of stress, worry, and anxiety. I would like to inspire people to consider what is most important, celebrate meaningful moments, and embark on their own…