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Leave No Trace: How to Explore Responsibly in Nature
Backpacking · Camping · Hiking · Newbie Tips

Leave No Trace: How to Explore Responsibly in Nature

November 13, 2024December 17, 2024

As we lace up our hiking boots, pack our backpacks, and head out into the wild, there’s one thing we…

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The 14 Most Beautiful Adirondack Hikes, New York
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The 14 Most Beautiful Adirondack Hikes, New York

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Are you heading to the Adirondacks, New York, for some classic Adirondack hikes this year? This post includes 14 amazing…

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The Best  Camping Guide for Beginners and Solo Travelers
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The Best Camping Guide for Beginners and Solo Travelers

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024

I’m so excited to share one of my favorite ways to adventure with you today!  I love car camping. It’s…

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How to Travel on a Budget 2024: 13 Best Tips to Maximize Your Adventures
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How to Travel on a Budget 2024: 13 Best Tips to Maximize Your Adventures

February 27, 2024April 18, 2024

Do you have a deep desire to travel but feel limited by your budget? I’ve been there. I went from…

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Trip Planning Guide as a Backpacking Beginner
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Trip Planning Guide as a Backpacking Beginner

February 23, 2024April 28, 2024

Are you ready to do more than a day hike? But you don’t know anything about planning an overnight backpacking…

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The Best Hiker’s Guide to Cold Weather Layers for Women
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The Best Hiker’s Guide to Cold Weather Layers for Women

February 7, 2024April 15, 2024

Looking for winter hiking layers? You’ll need a base layer, Mid layer and an outer layer. From high end items to fully budget friendly guide!

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The Essential Backpacking Gear Guide for Beginners
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The Essential Backpacking Gear Guide for Beginners

January 19, 2024April 28, 2024

Ever seen incredible photos from someone who went on a back-country trip and wanted to go on one yourself but…

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The Ultimate Glamping Gift Guide: 43 Items for Camping Newbies (2024)
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The Ultimate Glamping Gift Guide: 43 Items for Camping Newbies (2024)

December 12, 2023December 18, 2024

Some links may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on these links, but they are never at…

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Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Crush Your First Hike
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Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Crush Your First Hike

March 25, 2023April 28, 2024

Most people don’t grow up hiking, and that’s totally normal. We all start somewhere, and sometimes have no one but…

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I remember how overwhelming it felt trying to plan I remember how overwhelming it felt trying to plan my first hut-to-hut hike.

Too many options, everything looked booked, and I had no idea where to start.

This is the one I chose—and honestly, it made everything feel so much more doable.

Less crowded, more flexible, and way easier to plan than the “popular” routes everyone talks about.

If you’re trying to figure out your first one… start here 🤍

Highly recommend using @thehiking.club for your trip! 

P.s. Make sure to stop in Mürren if you can 🥹✨

Comment list and I’ll send you my packing list for this trip! (:
Wow did I make some mistakes for a long time! Th Wow did I make some mistakes for a long time! 

This list isn’t to encourage you to spend all your money on gear. This is to help you realize that maybe it seems easier for some people because they just are more comfortable in their gear than you. 

How to adjust👇

Shoes: Find your most grippy sneakers and wear those. Id rather bring back up socks than bulky heavy shoes. 

If you want to buy I’d recommend trying on some trail shoes from:

@merrell 
@altrarunning 
@salomon 
@dannerboots 
@topoathletic 

Clothes:

If you have no clue where to start, think breathable, quick drying, athletic clothes. If you don’t own any you can easily find some affordable options at the thriftstore or @rei re-sale section. 

Socks:

Your workout socks will do the job for most moderate hikes. Think moisture wicking and comfortable. My favorite socks rn if you are going to buy are from:

@injinji 
@darntoughvermont 
@bombas 

Trail mistakes:

If you are gonna look at @alltrails make sure to read the comments and the elevation. If someone comments “hard work” probably don’t believe the rating all trials gives of “easy.” 

Backpacks:

Drawstring bags and the bag you have at home will work for a while on short hikes. But quickly you’ll be regretting it. Used gear stores always have TONS of day packs that are pretty affordable. I’d also check FB market place or REI resale. 

If this helped and you’re new to the trails, WELCOME!! I’m glad you’re here(:
You only get so many years…Why waste a minute of You only get so many years…Why waste a minute of it being grumpy ✨🧡
One trip to the desert and I’m back 👏 One trip to the desert and I’m back 👏
It’s simple. I don’t like sitting in a box all It’s simple. I don’t like sitting in a box all the time with fake air… 🥰🤷‍♀️
Be whimsical, wear a thrifted grandma outfit. Be whimsical, wear a thrifted grandma outfit.

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