Preparation

• February 29, 2024

  Now that the warm(ish) weather is (sort of) upon us, my thoughts turn…

  …to training. While I’ve been a long time Peloton rider and a weekend hiker, I know that I need to have a systematic approach that includes hiking hills and hiking with gradually increasing backpack weight. I found a great 12 week training plan on the CaminoAdventures blog, and adapted it to include both Peloton rides…

• January 6, 2024

  I love to plan! For me, there’s nothing quite like…

  …the excitement of planning a big event. I thrive on figuring out a course of events, and giving attention to every minute detail. So, it is no surprise that I’ve really gone down the rabbit hole of planning my Camino. One resource that has been invaluable has been the Ivar Camino Forum. There are discussions about…

• December 28, 2023

  Much has been written about gear for the Camino…

  …and there are as many “right” ways to do it as there are pilgrims. But one fact remains…the absolute necessity of hiking with as little weight as possible. There is no need to pack a tent since there are “albergues” in every town, most with blankets and towels provided. So, it is possible, with a…