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…31 min read·Feb 13, 2024----
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…21 min read·Sep 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…7 min read·Mar 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…8 min read·Jan 22, 2022--1--1
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…15 min read·May 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…29 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Oct 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…34 min read·Oct 18, 2018----
