It was officially the first backpacking trip of the year. 32-miles in the middle of Ojai, CA and thankfully, it was the last few days of winter.
111 Days of Meditation: A Journey
Here I am, 111 days into my meditation journey, and I find it hard to believe that I’ve made it this far!
10 Apps + Sites For Epic Adventure Planning
It’s never a good idea to just assume people know how to plan epic adventures. Heck, even with proper planning some adventures just don’t go accordingly.
Backpacking Shamrock Lake in Eastern Sierra
Being able to show my sisters just exactly why I don’t mind the 6-hour drive to Mammoth is probably one of my favorite ways to get them outdoors and in the backcountry.
Backpacking Mammoth Crest Loop
Once places started to safely open up to the public; hikers and backpackers, like myself, took full advantage of getting back on the trail.
Lovin’ Lately: Alpen Organics Hemp CBD Topical
As I dive into my journey with CBD, I’d like to introduce to you Alpen Organics. My friends over at AO continue to raise the bar by providing the best CBD products on the market.
Early Spring Soak: Arizona Hot Springs
When there’s too much snow in our local mountains, you’ll most likely catch me warming up somewhere in the desert. The month is February and this was my first backpacking trip of the year.
She Washed Her Spirit Clean, Farewell 32.
We’ve been on trail for the past two days. I really love it out here. The Sequoias are such a hidden gem. Today is the 4th of July, which means tomorrow is my birthday and today is the last day of being 32.
Backpacking Blue Lake in John Muir Wilderness
2019 was my year of backcountry memories and alpine lakes. From Washington during spring and Colorado in the summer, I was lucky to be able to dip my toes in a few alpine lakes last year.
Not This Time Mount Whitney…Not This Time
Not only is my pack 29.5 lbs, and not only are we and planning to hike the tallest mountain in America, and not only are we planning to be on trail for the next 5-days, while attempting to hike two 14ers, when I haven’t even hiked my first one, but of course, this morning– I started my period.
Trail Journal: Tears From A Colorado Sunset
“Some of the best memories cannot always be captured; so long as there is that memory in your mind, it’ll forever be a memory in your heart.”
My First Cowboy Camp: Backpacking Ontario Peak
My very first backpacking trip ever was in the San Gabriel Mountains, nearly 8 years ago. I was lucky enough to fall in love with backpacking on my very first trip. We camped at Kelly Camp and I clearly remember there was a bear next to our tent in the middle of the night.
Backpacking 20 Lakes Basin & Saddlebag Loop
There are some places that you keep returing to because it just feels right. So, how many times do you visit a place before fully exploring it? It was my 5th time hiking this specific trail, but my 1st time completing the loop.
A Simple Guide: Wilderness Backpacking
I would like to share with you my guide to backpacking and some tips on how you could prepare for your first trip. I am not an expert and this should be used only as a guide which is based on my opinions and experiences.
Day Hiking California’s 3rd Tallest Peak
If we’re not floating around the alpine lakes of the Eastern Sierra, or stocking up on jerky in Bishop, we’re most likely to be found somewhere in the backcountry either seeking out our next big adventure or on the road to the next!