The Four Pass Loop: Know Before You Go
The 4PL is an iconic backpacking trip located near Aspen, Colorado. I was lucky enough to get permits and complete this hike July 7-10, 2024 with a couple of friends. The logistics of this hike can be challenging, so I wanted to create a blog post with all of the information you will need to “know before you go”. A couple of the most important things you can do, prior to the hike, are take the Aspen Pledge and make sure you’re well informed on all Leave No Trace principles
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Ski Culture Needs to Change
I’ve posted more ski content than normal lately and I’ve also been receiving some of the most judgemental and rude comments. It’s...
Feb 14, 20246 min read
Lessons I’ve Learned from Going on Solo Adventures as a Woman
When I speak about going on solo adventures, I’m often met with questions: “Is that safe?” “Aren’t you scared?” “I could never do that” I grew up in the Midwest and while we played outside growing up, my family wasn’t into hiking or camping. We vacationed in Colorado every summer, but my family only went fishing. I’m not sure why we only went fishing in Meeker, but that’s just what we did. In my 20’s, I moved to Dallas, and I lived there for 7 years. If you’ve ever lived in
Nov 2, 20254 min read