For more than a decade, I built the career of my dreams and ended up working as a magazine editor with amazing coworkers. Still, life in the Big Apple felt too busy and expensive to actually enjoy, especially once I became a mom. My daughter’s arrival gave me the opportunity to reevaluate our daily routine. I realized I needed more mountains and nature and fewer skyscrapers, crowded subways, and glitzy events. I craved climbing mountains instead of corporate ladders.
