I am 48 and work part-time looking after seniors.  My kids are adults, or nearly adults (17 and 20) and I am passionate about the outdoors especially hiking, biking, and kayaking. Walking is my superpower! I have a curious mind and though I am an incredible introvert, I love people.

I have chosen to:

1. Visit 60 City of Calgary Parks. Looking at the list there are a few new ones I have never been to, or not for a decade at least.
2. Walk 1600kms again this year. This has been my personal goal the past three years.
3. Hike 60 trails. Not new trails, but to intentionally get out on my days off. This is a BIG one. That is a lot of hiking!

While I am on all my hikes I also want to keep track of how many different wildflowers I can find this year.

I bought myself a new hiking journal for the hikes and a special journal for my city parks walks. I use Runkeeper to track my distance. I also personally have a goal to read 60 books this year.

Raised to date: $118

Follow my progress on the website: My progress: Kelsie Joad – Alberta Wilderness Association

Follow my progress on Instagram: @theintentionalhiker