Stories from the Trail

The Next Adventure Begins

The Next Adventure Begins

Four years ago, I sat down to write the very first post on this blog. It was called "Baby Stepping into a Side Hustle," and in it, I made a...

The Next Adventure Begins

Four years ago, I sat down to write the very first post on this blog. It was called "Baby Stepping into a Side Hustle," and in it, I made a...

Case Study: Releasing our first Adult Sweatshirts - Updated Winter 2026

Case Study: Releasing our first Adult Sweatshir...

At the end of 2024, we tried something new. We ventured into the world of grown-up adventurewear with the release of our Adult All-Season Sweatshirt. In some ways, this felt...

Case Study: Releasing our first Adult Sweatshir...

At the end of 2024, we tried something new. We ventured into the world of grown-up adventurewear with the release of our Adult All-Season Sweatshirt. In some ways, this felt...

How We're Conquering 2.5 Months of Family Travel with Just 2 Backpacks

How We're Conquering 2.5 Months of Family Trave...

As I write this, I'm gazing out at a charming Amsterdam street scene, my two kids napping and coloring, respectively, nearby. What's not in this picture? Mountains of luggage. For...

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How We're Conquering 2.5 Months of Family Trave...

As I write this, I'm gazing out at a charming Amsterdam street scene, my two kids napping and coloring, respectively, nearby. What's not in this picture? Mountains of luggage. For...

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5 Mom-Owned Businesses to Support this Mother's Day

5 Mom-Owned Businesses to Support this Mother's...

This weekend, I had the pleasure of participating in a "Mommy Market," an event spotlighting mom-owned local businesses. We not only got to hang out in a delightful preschool space,...

5 Mom-Owned Businesses to Support this Mother's...

This weekend, I had the pleasure of participating in a "Mommy Market," an event spotlighting mom-owned local businesses. We not only got to hang out in a delightful preschool space,...

We're turning 3!

We're turning 3!

Dear Adventurer, This month marks three years since I launched First Peak! And as with any birthday, the arrival of this milestone brings forth all sorts of reflections and emotions. ...

We're turning 3!

Dear Adventurer, This month marks three years since I launched First Peak! And as with any birthday, the arrival of this milestone brings forth all sorts of reflections and emotions. ...

Looking ahead to 2025

Looking ahead to 2025

As we close the books on 2024, I’m excited to look to the year ahead, carrying last year’s learnings and reflections along with me.  Each year, I set goals, but...

Looking ahead to 2025

As we close the books on 2024, I’m excited to look to the year ahead, carrying last year’s learnings and reflections along with me.  Each year, I set goals, but...