It seems obvious that I chose these kicks for there fast color. But, beyond that Montrail are a great trail shoe for those of us who need a little extra traction on wet, slippery, rooted, west coast trails. The "Bajada" is also super light weight with a comfy stretchy mesh construction. These runners may not make me run my next 10 k in under 45min. but I will look good doing it. Now, I just have to find a matching running outfit. Ha ha!




http://www.montrail.com/Women%27s-Bajada%E2%84%A2/GL2138,default,pd.html

i always think about how lucky we are that there's even an ocean, and its not too hot or too turbulent and it's not made of acid that burns our skin off. and how lucky is it that the land tapers into the ocean in just the right way so that when lumps of energy approach from a thousand miles away they gently rise up and crash at just the perfect speed so that we can wave our little arms and match their speed and hang at the crest weightless for just a second before sliding down the face. - dane reynolds

Genius

Whatever you do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. -Goethe


This was my father, Jim Boulding, favorite quote. He was a character and burned very bright but died quite young of cancer. I was 12 when he passed and he left me with a good foundation for life but also a small hole in my heart. I will always remember him telling me we had two choices in life. You could be a winer and a bitcher or a happy warrior.

Recently I have discovered that as I grow older my connection with him becomes stronger.
Maybe because the past becomes more relevant when we're searching for answers. I'm happy to say I've enjoyed all of the excitement, frustration, hard ache, jet lag, adrenaline and understanding that Restless Josie has gifted to me.

It feels like I'm on the edge of a large precipice and waiting for someone to ask me to jump... Maybe I should just let go of the outcome and trust in my own instincts.
Scary thought! Till the next time. Josie:)

josie Boulding

Photos taken at Airforce beach in Comox, B.C, in the dead of winter. The photographer was Sascha Porteous and he's a TALENT! When I complained of hypothermia he told me to think about my dream of buying a home in Hawaii and paddling in warm water. I was warmed from the inside:)

Day on the Hill