It’s still possible to get outside and have fun while respecting the rules of social distancing. Eventually, this will be over and we will all be on the trails again. I can’t wait to test out the Merrell Bravada Waterproof hikers on the side of a mountain and be sure to check out Zappos.com to get your own pair so you are ready for the outdoors!
Read MoreWhen I first started planning my trip to Nepal, I had a lot of questions about whether I should hire a guide or trek independently. After a lot of research, I decided to trek with a guide. I am extremely happy with that decision, and spoiler alert, my recommendation is to definitely hire a guide if you plan on doing the Everest Base Camp trek. But with that recommendation in mind, not all guided trips are the same. In order to make the right decision for you, you need to decide on your budget, and what kind of experience you are hoping for.
Read MoreYour first backpacking trip doesn’t need to be scary and intimidating. Washington has plenty of low commitment trails where you can test the waters and see if backpacking is right for you. Here are five of my favorites, check them out if you are new to backpacking or want a chill night out in the backcountry without a ton of work.
Read MoreFor those who don’t know, IBS is short for Irritable bowel syndrome, super glamorous I know. It manifests in different ways, some people are more prone to constipation, others to diarrhea. IBS is something I have struggled with most of my life, and this may be TMI, but I fall into the diarrhea end of that spectrum so that’s what I will discuss here.
Read MoreMy boyfriend and I adopted Kuma from Houston a year ago. Some parts of dog ownership I was prepared for, other parts took me completely by surprise. Here are 10 things Kuma has taught me about adopting an adventure dog in the last year.
Read MoreIf you are trying to live an eco-friendly car-less lifestyle in Seattle it can feel like you have to give up on outdoor adventures. It definitely makes things more difficult if you don’t have access to a car, but with a little bit of planning you can still get out on the trails!
Read MoreWhen my friend Doris asked me if I would want to sign up for the snow camping event with her, I must admit, I was super on the fence. We had car camped in the North Cascades in October and I spent a miserable night freezing in my car in 19-degree temps. My initial thoughts were, why would I willingly sign up to cry in a sleeping bag again…? Doris assured me she would help me figure out a better sleeping system and that it would be fun so we reserved our spots (these events fill up super quickly!) and I anxiously awaited the arrival of this weekend.
Read MoreA little while ago I wrote a post about being prepared when you go on hikes, and I follow my own advice from that post for every hike I go on. I recently learned the important lesson that being prepared for an outdoor adventures is also highly dependent on the season. Generally I avoid snowy roads in the winter because I know I am not the best driver, even if my car has AWD, and for that reason I never thought to keep chains, a shovel, tow straps, etc in my car. I was never going to drive down a snowy road so why would I need it right? WRONG. You always think it can’t happen to you until it happens to you.
Read MoreWhen I got my first DSLR I was TERRIFIED to take it off automatic mode. I had no idea what settings would get me the kind of photos I wanted, so I put it on auto and let the camera decide for me.
If you are in a rush to get a usable photo and don’t have time to experiment, sure, shoot on automatic. But trust me when I tell you that you will never be as happy with a photo where the camera decided all the settings for you over a photo you properly exposed on your own.
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