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Hello everyone!! My name is Pamela and this is my 8th year with the 365 Mile Challenge. My passions are hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, snowshoeing, exploring national parks, and photography. I retired from a career in law enforcement where I processed crime scenes in Southern California. I moved to western Montana almost three years ago where I live with my amazing husband and we run a farm business. Our dairy goats and cats make sure we keep the farm running smoothly. I am also a wildlife and landscape photographer with my own business, The Wild Frame Photography.

Being outdoors is an important part of my life for several reasons. First of all, it quiets all the noise in my head. When I’m outdoors I find myself at peace and everything quiets down and I can just be still. I love being reminded of all the beauty there is in this world. 

Most importantly, it’s been a great source of healing for me. I started hiking in 2014 as a way to cope with stress after my brother Robert had a relapse of leukemia, and it continued to help me heal after his heartbreaking death. I can still feel Robert’s presence with me when I’m out in nature. With every adventure I take and every mile I walk, I feel like I’m honoring his memory. 

I want to help encourage others to get out there and find their passion. It’s one of the things I love most about this amazing challenge- the wonderful and supportive community. I’m looking forward to many amazing years with you all!!!

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I’m Bailey a roughly four-and-a-half-year-old lab mix. My mom, Betsy says I rescued her. I love to go hiking. So many things to smell. I get extra pets from people and littles. I meet other dogs and sometimes get to play. I love to play. Oh, and climb on things like trees and rocks. Playing in mud is so much fun!

When we are really lucky, we go what mom calls backpacking. We get to sleep outside! All of the smells from all of the strange animals. It is amazing. Except I have decided I don’t really care for bears and porcupine. They scare me a bit. But I love waking up in a tent snuggled up and warm. All the great sights and smells day after day. And we just keep walking, it is so great!

I love being outside as much as I can. When I am home, I just hang out in the front yard and greet the people, littles and play with my friends. My favorite is the lady who brings me treats and pets. She also brings something called “mail.” The dog park is so much fun too! Lots of running around. It is the only place my mom let me run naked, or without that long string tied to me.

I live in a place called Wisconsin where we have almost finished a long trail. I am not good at math, but mom says we have around 170 miles left of the over 1000-mile Ice Age Trail. I like to hike and be outside all year long. I really love to play in the snow too. My mom makes me come inside sometimes. She says something about it being “too cold.”

I am so excited to be an ambassador! I have been in this challenge since I rescued my mom. I get a mile a day and just try to do better each year. I look forward to sharing the journey of this challenge with you!

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I’ve been an avid outdoorswoman for many years. My favorite activities are hiking, mountain biking, and paddling. I also enjoy long distance backpacking once a year with a bestie. Outside of being outside, I also enjoy reading, writing and encouraging others – especially women – to get outside more. I was previously an ambassador for Hike Like a Woman and I ran a women’s backpacking Meetup group in the SF Bay Area. 

After a career in law enforcement, followed by a career in the dog training franchise world, I’ve been fortunate enough to retire early. My husband and I live and travel in our RV with our senior golden retriever, Mr. Furley. We are exploring the country slowly, moving locations every one to two weeks.  I’m excited to do this challenge for the fourth time, but this time while exploring new states and new trails! And I look forward to seeing all of you accomplish your goals as well.

Hello to All Fellow 365 Mile Challengers,

Just a little about my journey to this wonderful group. Grew up in the Marin County area until we moved to Fresno in 1969. I have always been an outdoor kind of gal ( almost a tomboy) from riding , showing & training horses till about 10yrs ago, working cattle on the ranch after I was married (32yrs ago) till we sold cattle, working as an Orthopedic Tech for 18 ½ years till taking time off to have our son (now 25), involved in Boy Scouting program as a Den Leader & then many positions in the Troop with our son from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scout. This is where hiking, camping & backpacking came back into my life. I was a member of the Central Valley Hiking Meetup group for many years. I have been involved with the Kaiser Wilderness Foundation with trail work & volunteer as a docent at the Buck Rock Lookout in Sequoia National Forest. Went back to work at REI towards the end of my Scouting duties & was there for 4 1/2yrs. then COVID came along & after much soul searching decided to retire at almost 67yrs of age.

Joined 365MC group 4 years ago & has been a life & mind saver during this COVID -19 pandemic & motivated to get out everyday to get in miles with all of the various Park’s shutdown etc. It did & does help that we live on a 1,200-acre ranch along the San Joaquin River. I love the support we give each other during challenging times in our lives, health, injury etc. to keeping one foot in front of the other. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my life as an 365MC Ambassador.

Some of the things I enjoy-hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, walking on the beach, camping & backpacking. So, on that note, keep on, walking, running, hiking, biking, treadmilling, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, skiing & snowshoeing (might even have some climbers among you). What ever gets you moving.

Sincerely,

Rosemarie (Rose) Coulthard

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I’m Tracy Fitzwater, and I’ve been part of the 365 Mile Challenge for four years, and I’ve been an ambassador for one year. I am a retired teacher-librarian, and I taught in the same rural, K-12 school district for 37 years, but I’m really a librarian. I’ve been married for over 40 years to a retired forester, and our mid-30s son also works in the natural resources area.

I never thought of myself as athletic, but when I look back over the things I’ve done, I finally came to realize I’ve been doing athletic things for years. Growing up, my family never went camping, but when I moved to the Olympic Peninsula, I backpacked, climbed a mountain, ridden three Seattle-to-Portland events, plus a few organized rides, and walked. Prior to retiring, I began a yoga practice, and became interested in meditation. Through yoga, I began training for a half marathon with one of my yoga friends, and we did two together. My friend also talked me into fitness kickboxing, and after an injury sidelined me there, I started working with personal trainers, and I’ve been working out at my current gym for over a year. It’s taken me a long time to realize that I really am an athlete.

The 365 Mile Challenge has been the best thing for me. My first year, I barely made it to 365 miles, and each year I’ve added more miles. In 2020, I walked and rode 1095 miles – a triple. My goals for 2021 include, at the very least, another triple, although my son is encouraging a sextuple (6 x 365) – we’ll see about that! The half marathon we were supposed to do in 2020 got deferred to 2021, so there’s that. I’ll be riding my bike more. And there are lots of trails in Olympic National Park to still explore – did I mention it’s in my backyard? I’m still going to be writing book reviews, sewing, knitting, doing embroidery, and practicing yoga and meditating.

Tracy’s blog: https://selfpropelledtracyf.blogspot.com

Hello! My name is Kelly Tully, I’m 61, retired, mom to 3 dogs and have lived in Southern California all my life. I spent 17 years in banking then 14 years in the dental field. I’m an animal lover! Growing up we had goats, pigs, chickens, horses, cats, dogs, fish, hamsters & even a mouse.

I like to travel, camp, hike, kayak, swim, bike, garden, read & take naps. I’ve slowed down a little due to the severe arthritis in my feet (I get cortisone shots every 4 months). I’ve got 2 new knees which has improved my quality of life and a new elbow that has some activity restrictions but I’ve learned to improvise.

This challenge changed my life physically; I was overweight. I found this group and it encouraged me to start walking/hiking everyday. I lost 101lbs with a lifestyle change and haven’t stopped. My dogs, Bolt, Rocky & Dexter, also love the challenge as they get to go walking/hiking with me most of the time.

What a privilege to be asked to be an ambassador for this amazing group that I’ve been a part of for over 7 years. As an ambassador I will give the encouragement and support I receive & maybe be an inspiration to others.

 to all fellow 365 Mile Challengers. My name is Marie Wiseman. I first joined the challenge in December 2017 and two weeks later heard the dreaded “ C word”from my family doctor via a telephone call. I distinctively remember saying to my husband “ well there goes that plan and my registration fee”. His response, “ you never know, you’re one strong, positive woman”. Fortunately, he was right and my total miles for the year added up to 1, 304. At that time, I knew nothing about an app to record miles and so used a monthly planner ( still do as it doubles as a journal of my adventures and is a marvellous reread at year end ). I also use the app now which I love as it does all the mileage addition and makes the Mileage Monday report so easy.
I am beyond blessed to live in Newfoundland, a breathtaking, scenic island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It’s an island known for having 4 seasons in one day. Hence, my frequently used quote that you cannot be a fair weather walker if you live in Newfoundland. I am definitely not and for the most part I either walk or hike every single day . Some days it might just be a mile but I attempt to stick to my “no zero miles “ policy .
I am a retired primary education specialist, married for 48 years, mother of 2 sons ( one living in Newfoundland and the other far away in Australia ), a grandmother to a 9 year old grandson named Jude and a dog mom to a new puppy! Both my grandson and my retriever have shared many of the 365 adventures with me.
I joined a local hiking group last year and this has led me to discover many new trails ( just love exploring new trails). I also love being in the great outdoors, taking nature pictures, getting my miles in different ways ( picking blueberries, beach walks ( most are rocky in Newfoundland), climbing mountains, setting challenges for myself like 1 week, 7 different trails) ,and the 365 Mile Challenge… Just a Mile A DAY- YOUR WAY. Looking forward to my Ambassador role in 2026!