by Dortha Hise | Feb 24, 2021 | Business
The excitement of the hiking and backpacking season is fully upon the Hise Hikers! We applied for our permit for the stretch on the Pacific Crest Trail from Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite to Sonora Pass… high Sierras and the spectacular beauty that is found only...
by Dortha Hise | Feb 24, 2021 | Business
I’ve most definitely experienced this. Sometimes I get so busy in my business and in my day-to-day activities, that I forget I have a Divine purpose. I find that when I connect with God and ask for guidance and wisdom and yes, revelations… before we go...
by Dortha Hise | Feb 24, 2021 | Business
A feel-good moment… On a long and lonesome highway, east of Yosemite… a few years ago… it was just about sunset and we saw something moving in the road. At first, we thought it was a bear… then we realized it was a herd of wild horses. We...
by Dortha Hise | Feb 24, 2021 | Business
What a difference one day makes, right? Last week, we were feeling a little bit discouraged as we kept getting rejections for our permit applications for upcoming hikes… and then, on Saturday morning, we received notice that 2 of our permits had been approved...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
When I see a bird that blends in on a tree or that is hopping along in the grass, I always feel a twinge of excitement… especially when it’s a really small bird… like, “oooh I just saw that! COOL!” I liken the ability to catch a glimpse...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
Do you know those experiences where you are in the car or in a place and after you drive away or walk away, you are like what the f*** just happened? And get all caught up in various perhaps inexplicable emotions? That happened to me today and I want to share my...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
I was watching a fascinating documentary the other night on the islands of Hawaii. The narrator shared that the variety of birds on the islands of Hawaii are influenced by the environment and the environment is changed by them… That struck me as profound and...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
Sometimes it can be soooo tempting to shortcut things… however, in my experience… and especially on the trail… shortcuts aren’t worth it. I miss out on the experiences, the stories, sometimes the amazing views, and more. Has this been the case...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
You know, everytime we hike to the top of a mountain, I’m reminded of this quote. Last year, I reached my personal best early in the hiking season when we sumitted Freel Peak (10,886 feet) …and less than a month later, we attempted Mt. Whitney which, while...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
This is something I witness in nature every time we are out… whether it’s a tree that has been blown over by rough winds or flowers that have somehow defied logical thinking and sprouted through the cracks in a granite rock face… it’s simple. I...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
I’ve been feeling very creative over the past few weeks. I’m allowing the creativity to flow. I have created several pieces of content for my 5-day study group and I’m having soooo much fun. I came across this quote and it spoke to exactly what...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
This thought came to me while we were on our training trek at the Beatty Hill (stats: a little over 4 miles roundtrip, around 1,000 feet of elevation, and we had an average pace of 16:49/mile). It’s rainy here today and in the low 40s… so we had to bundle...
by Dortha Hise | Jan 27, 2021 | Business
Here’s your friendly Hise Hikers tip: When you leave the house, always be prepared… if you’re not prepared and you turn the first corner in the neighborhood of your trek and begin to feel rain sprinkles, it’s advisable to turn back and swap out...
by Dortha Hise | Dec 28, 2020 | Business
When my eyes start glazing over at my computer and I am not able to focus or concentrate… I know it’s time for me to get out in nature. 🥴 Whether it’s for a 4-mile trek in an hour or a 40-mile backpacking adventure, I know it’s what is...
by Dortha Hise | Dec 28, 2020 | Business
Do you start each new week with the excitement of achieving new goals or do you start each new week with stress and concern? While I’ll admit some Mondays have been challenging in the past for me, I have chosen to change my perspective and outlook on them. Now I...
