Amies & collaboratrices

Ruth Gordon

I like to fill my days with adventures. The adventures can be small, like taking a new route to walk my dog, and other times they’re more involved, finding a new river to paddle, mountain to ski or trail to ride. ‘The joy is in the journey.’ And the only thing better than the excitement of a new adventure is having great friends to share them with.

Apr 01 Plan B

 

Ruth got married in her Lolë Alex Pants and Dazzling Jacket

I didn’t grow up with a picture of my wedding in my mind, but if you would have told me I would get married in the snow in February I never would have believed it.

Our ceremony was scheduled for February 27th in Mt Rose Meadows, NV at about 8000ft so having good (or even just ok) weather was going to be important. Unfortunately, in the lead up to the big day the forecast was not looking > MORE

Mar 13 A Tankini for Every Occasion

Ruth in Ecuador, wearing her Argentina Tankini

Packing for long stints of travel is always a game. Did I pack enough warm clothes? Am I going to run out of shirts before I can do laundry? What will the weather be like? As with any aspect of travel there is always the element > MORE

Mar 05 Why I became a Lolё friend

I love the sport of freestyle kayaking. It’s like being able to do gymnastics in the water. Playing with a medium that is constantly in motion, something not many sports do. But to be safe on the water it is important to wear certain essential pieces of gear: a helmet, a lifejacket and a spray skirt. Not to mention when it’s cold, a drytop and some insulating layers too. My friend calls them ‘costume changes.’ In a day I can change 3+ times to accommodate the never > MORE