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Banff, Canada

Banff on a Budget, Lake Louise

7 MUST-DO Hikes on Your First Visit to Banff National Park

Hiking is the BREAD AND BUTTER of Banff! Choosing which trails to hike on your

Banff on a Budget, Moraine Lake

Banff on a Budget: Banff National Park Travel Guide

Banff National Park is Canada’s not-so-secret gem. It’s stunning mountain scenery and plethora of outdoor

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro Summit

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Everything You Need to Know!

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of my most prominent memories to date. There is something

National Parks

Sunrise in Devil's Garden Primitive Loop in Arches National Park

Arches National Park Ultimate Travel Guide!

Arches National Park is a mesmerizing wonderland of red rock arches, soaring fins, and breathtaking

Backpacking in Grand Teton National Park

The 10 BEST Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park hiking is WORLD CLASS! There is not a single hike that

Glacier National Park Mountain Landscape

Going to the Sun Road Stops to Make and Things to Do

The Going to the Sun Road is arguably one of the most iconic and scenic

Half Dome Trail,Yosemite National Park

How to Climb Half Dome with the Cables Down

To climb half dome with the cables down is a once in a life bucket-list

Grand Teton Activities, Moose Mom and Baby

13 Epic Grand Teton Activities, Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is known for its stunning, jagged mountain peaks, aqua blue alpine

joshua tree, mikly way, stars

Where to stay in Joshua Tree National Park

There are numerous options for where to stay in or near Joshua Tree National Park!

Patagonia

Torres del Paine Trek, Grey Glacier with Rainbow

ONE MONTH in Patagonia! Full Travel Guide/Itinerary

ONE MONTH IN PATAGONIA! ARE YOU EXCITED OR WHAT?! I am so stoked (and a

The Fitz Roy, Patagonia

Three Weeks in Patagonia Travel Itinerary

Three weeks in Patagonia is a DREAM! You’ve finally taken the plunge and blocked off

Torres del Paine Trek, Bridge Landscape

Patagonia in Two Weeks: Two Unique Travel Itineraries

Visiting Patagonia in two weeks allows you enough time to hit the highlights of both

Torres del Paine Trek, Britanica Lookout

How to Hike the W in Torres del Paine Self-Guided

Torres del Paine National Park is the heart and soul of Chilean Patagonia. It is

Torres del Paine, Patagonia

Patagonia in ONE Week; Three Unique Travel Itineraries

Patagonia in one week is going to be tough. Patagonia is a region that spans

Huemul Circuit Tyrolean traverse

The Complete Huemul Circuit Trekking Guide, Patagonia Travel

The Huemul Circuit is a 4-day backpacking trip located in the prestigious Los Glaciares National

Southeast Asia

Angkor Wat at Sunrise

Angkor Wat in Three Days: What to See and How to See it!

Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious structure and is one of the most important

Cruising Halong Bay at Sunset

How to Choose Which Halong Bay Cruise is Right for You

Embarking on a Halong Bay Cruise is one of those bucket-list activities that you HAVE

Angkor Wat Temples at Sunrise

One Month in Southeast Asia Travel Itinerary

Southeast Asia Travel is basically a right of passage. Strapping on a pack and perusing your

The Hi Giang Loop

The Ha Giang Loop Ultimate Travel Guide!

The Ha Giang Loop is a motorcycle road trip that winds you through the most

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Part of the fun of camping, for me, at least has a

Part of the fun of camping, for me, at least has always been the simplicity. There’s just something really special about needing so little to feel connected to a place.

So when we travel in the van, as much as I love the comfort and convenience it brings, I’ll be honest, it sometimes takes away a tiny bit of that magic.

So if you AREN’T sold on car camping just yet… here’s a few practical reasons why we love it!

-quick setup
No need to constantly set up and take down a tent, you can just roll out your sleeping pad and you’re ready to sleep!

-budget friendly
WAY better gas mileage, super cheap to build out (or no build is fine too!), and you can use gear you already own

-stealthy
I LOVE that I can literally park anywhere and not worry about getting caught! Nice hotel parking lots are my go-to spot! I always feel super safe there 😉

-appreciate the small stuff
There is something SO INSANELY special about living without excess and coming home after a car camping trip makes me appreciate the things I DO have a lot more!

I feel like there’s a time and a place for both van and car camping, but at the end of the day I truly feel so much more connected to nature when sleeping in the car ✨

p.s. we are finalizing all of the tiny details of our car camping platform blue prints and they will be released next week!! IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING!!

✨hiked miles into the mountains and jump into a

✨hiked miles into the mountains and jump into a freezing alpine lake… for fun?!✨

Aging is cool 👇🏼 (ad) The fact that I grew

Aging is cool 👇🏼 (ad)

The fact that I grew up hearing that 30 was when I’d start feeling “too tired,” “too sore,” or “too settled” to keep up with adventure feels like I was completely set up for failure.
 idk WHO came up with that idea because the first 2 years of my 30s have seriously been the best years of my life. I started a dream job, moved to the mountains, and have literally taken up THREE new outdoor hobbies (mountain biking, trail running, & backcountry snowboarding!!!) all since turning 30!

I’ve never felt more connected to who I am physically, emotionally, and creatively. And every year just keeps getting better!!

One thing that’s really helped me track my growth is my @garminoutdoor Fenix 8 watch. Not that I need reassurance that I’m not an old sack of potatoes (ok maybe I do), but it’s nice to have that daily reminder that I’m capable of more than I think :)

While I love tracking my physically activities on my watch, I also love using it to track my sleep, my recovery and to get an overall health “snapshot” to use as an adjacent to how I’m feeling.

Specifically- I have learned that sleep is SO UNDERRATED as a key to a healthy mind and body and I’ve been using my daily sleep report to see what is working vs not working! Like I’ve found that sleepy tea 30 min before bedtime has improved my REM sleep and I’ve also found that when I do a workout or strenuous activity after 7 pm that I am more restless throughout the night!

There is SO MUCH MORE to health than the physical aspect and I love that something as simple as wearing a watch has improved how I look at health and my overall fitness journey!

I honestly can’t believe it took (almost) my entire 20s to realize is that age is LITERALLY just a number. It has absolutely nothing to do with how you feel, how your body moves, your ability to reinvent yourself, your ability to start something new, or the way you look at yourself in the mirror.

So if you worried about turning 30 or aging in general… just remember:

30 is the new 20!!
40 is the new 20!!
50 is the new 20!!
etc!!!

Aging is cool and your 30s are freaking awesome!

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If it works- use it 🙂 I LOVE that part of our

If it works- use it 🙂

I LOVE that part of our job is getting share all of the fancy new gear that we get to test and our recommendations with you guys…

HOWEVER I always want to emphasize that you DO NOT need the newest and greatest gear to get outside so I wanted to share a few things we’ve had for years that are still going strong in our rotation!

1. @colemanusa camp stove
We have had this for NINE years now and still use it as our primary car camping stove!! The propane attachment is a little finicky to screw in and she’s might need a deep clean but it still works!

2. @thenorthface puffy jacket
I got this puffy jacket on the big @rei sale that’s currently happening right now! It was my very first puffy jacket and I was SO excited and proud of it! I still use it today as my insulating layer for snowboarding!

3. @chacofootwear sandals
I actually can’t believe I bought these over a decade ago IN HIGH SCHOOL 😮shout out to my feet for not growing too much since then 😆

4. @jetboil flash stove
This was our very first backpacking stove we’ve ever owned!! The miles this stove has seen are somewhere in the hundreds and she’s never failed us!! (Other than the auto ignighter lol)

5. @klymit double sleeping pad
We have never been roasted for using a piece of gear more than this one 😂 while she might night be the comfiest out there… sleeping pads are expensive! So we still use it today 🤷🏼‍♀️

Remember: the best gear is the gear you already own!!

sometimes you have to fail to succeed 🥲 BUT we

sometimes you have to fail to succeed 🥲

BUT we finally did it!!!

I’m so proud of our persistence, our teamwork, and our safety judgement and I wouldn’t want to stand on top of the most iconic mountain in the world with anyone else!!!!

🏔️✨🧗‍♀️🌀💪🏽💥

Tahoe lately 🥰 Tis the season for ALL of the t

Tahoe lately 🥰

Tis the season for ALL of the things!!! These past few weeks we’ve really delved head first into the community here and I don’t think I’ve ever been happier being stationary somewhere in my entire life 🥹

I’m just so inspired by everyone and everything here and I am so grateful we get to call this place our home 🫶🏼

Some moments from the last month that made my heart happy 👇🏼

1-2 paddle boarding with @hannahwanish @the_adventureaddicts !! The lake is SO still and clear in the mornings and I swear it is the most magical feeling

3-4 maybe actually sort of kind of ENJOYING trail running?!? We joined a local run club and it’s actually been so much fun!!!

5-6 mountain biking season is BACK!

7-8 our first game of our adult soccer league! I haven’t played soccer basically since college and i didn’t realize a piece of me was missing until I stepped out on the field again 🥹 p.s. we won 🙌🏽

9-11 little bts from home 🫶🏼 & our friendly bear neighbor making his rounds

12-13 first backpacking trip of the season!!

14-15 hot yoga & Tahoe sunrises ✨

16 && finally the reason you haven’t seen much of sentry on the feed lately- he is working SO HARD to finish up the van build he’s doing and I can’t wait to show you guys the finished product (soon!!)

The fan I never knew I needed (ad) Honestly when

The fan I never knew I needed (ad)

Honestly when @jisulife.official first asked me to try out their new portable fan I was pretty hesitant because I’m quite picky with the things I choose to take with me on camping trips since space is always super limited.

BUT then I found out that this ISN’T just a portable fan… its also an air pump… a phone charge… a hair dryer… and a camp light… all in one?!?! I absolutely love a duel purpose item- so I had to give it a try!!

I took it on my 4 night camping trip in Yosemite and thank God I did because it came in handy when the Valley temps crept up into the 80s!

The one I used is the @jisulife.official handheld ultra 2 and here are some of my fav features:

-ultra long battery life (literally has a 25 hr run time w 9000mAh capacity)
-100 different levels for the wind speed
-magnetic attachments that snap on super easy
-strongest airflow of any handheld fan ive ever tried!!
-3 level flashlight + SOS strobe light

I never thought I’d be so stoked on a little camping gadget but the JisuLife Handheld Ultra 2 Fan is going to be SO nice on all of our hot summer camping adventures!

#jisulifeultra2 #jisulife #handheldfan #ultra2

The one where we failed 👇🏼 This is probably

The one where we failed 👇🏼

This is probably not how you thought Part 2 would go but I would be doing you all (and ourselves) a severe dis justice if I didn’t tell you the part of the story where everything went wrong.

I don’t think a lot of people realize just HOW hard it is in the moment to choose to turn around and give up your climb.

We had travelled halfway around the world, made the journey to get to base camp, planned for hours and hours on end, spent a good amount of money just to be there, woke up, tied in, started climbing… and then it all fell apart.

We questioned if we were off route multiple times, we started arguing with each other, lightening starting to hit the mountains beside us and overall it just felt like the mountain was giving us plenty of signs we needed that today was not going to be the day.

But despite all of that OF COURSE we still wanted to push forward … it took a really hard gut check to have our brain override our heart in that moment and choose safety over ego.

Ultimately when you’re climbing mountains there’s a saying we live by- getting to the top is optional, but coming down safely is mandatory 🫶🏼 and I’m proud to say we have never wavered from that.

But don’t worry because this is not where our Matterhorn story ends!!!

Stay tuned for part 3!

lil dump from the most beautiful place in the worl

lil dump from the most beautiful place in the world 🙂

Yosemite ily w my whole heart ❤️

Climbing the Matterhorn Part 1 Okay this is prob

Climbing the Matterhorn Part 1

Okay this is probably one of our biggest mountain accomplishments to date and it has taken me an entire year to finally give you guys a little recap!!

I think for the longest time I just wanted to keep this one epic accomplishment to ourselves for a while because we have been so proud of it and sharing it in a way that does justice to the climb felt like such a daunting task.

When we decided we wanted to climb the Matterhorn our first thought was NO WAY- (which is how every mountain we’ve ever climbed started lol) - but slowly as we looked into it more, it became a maybe … and eventually a hell yes and the next thing we knew we were in Switzerland 😅

The Matterhorn is one of the most dangerous mountains to climb due to inherent dangers like weather and rock fall, but also due to inexperienced climbers attempting it.

We had to do a big gut check to make sure we were ready both physically, mentally and skill wise and it ended up being one of the most incredible experiences of our lives 🥹

Stay tuned for part 2

***disclaimer: the Matterhorn is a very dangerous mountain to climb!!! Do not attempt to do this if you don’t have the proper equipment or skills!! Please hire a professional guide if you want to climb it but don’t have experience with high altitude climbing and navigation yourself!!!

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