Tanya MayorkasGiving the Extra BitWe never imagine our beloveds falling ill. Especially our children. But this happens in some lives, and it happened in ours. Along the path…Feb 13Feb 13
Tanya MayorkasPerched between two glaciers — mountain joy reaching the RothornhutteDid you ever have somewhere you longed to go, a quest, something almost unimaginable? Sometimes we feel that invisible tether there inside…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
Tanya MayorkasRock TowersI’m a huge fan of the outdoors, as anyone who knows me knows. Over our many summers of hiking in the Swiss Alps, we have spent countless…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023
Tanya MayorkasThe Chinook — my mother’s longing & the true giftDoes anyone remember the Chinook? It was an adorable little camper car popular during my childhood. And my mom wanted one, I mean, she…Jan 22, 20221Jan 22, 20221
Tanya MayorkasHiking the HohbalmenWhen we reached the plateau, I was out of breath and raised up my arms in the air and twirled. I couldn’t help it, I just felt joyous and…May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Tanya MayorkasHiking to Base Camp MatterhornMy foot slipped on the loose rocks of the path beneath me, that little slow motion moment where you feel the slide and are not sure where…Feb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2021
Tanya MayorkasWHY HIKE?Over the years I’ve strived to create connected family time. I’ve learned something wonderful happens for us when we get outside together…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Tanya MayorkasThe Last Day On Earth With My MotherIt’s hard to know where to begin when writing about a subject so emotionally enormous as the death of one’s mother. But I am drawn again…Oct 18, 2018Oct 18, 2018
