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13/05/2026

La Fortuna, Costa Rica 🌋🌿

We spent 5 nights in La Fortuna and it ended up being the perfect mix of adventure, wildlife, hot springs, & rainforest hikes.

Here’s how I’d spend a few days here:

🏨 Stay at  This was truly one of the highlights of our trip. We stayed in one of their villas with a private pool, hot tub, huge patio, two bedrooms, indoor/outdoor showers, and volcano views. Gorgeous, clean, upscale and modern.

The property also has guest-only hot spring pools, a pool with a swim-up bar, beautiful onsite dining, and the kindest staff. They surprised Tim for his birthday, checked in on us throughout our stay, made little towel animals every day, and even sent us off with a goodbye bag! I cannot recommend this place enough.

☕ Do a coffee + chocolate tour at  A fun way to learn about two of Costa Rica’s biggest exports, and yes, you get to make your own chocolate bar.

🌉 Walk the hanging bridges at  A beautiful rainforest walk with hanging bridges, jungle views, and wildlife. Book an early time slot and go with a guide if spotting animals is a priority.

🌋 Hike Mirador El Silencio The trail goes through rainforest, open pasture, and old lava fields, and we saw coatis, birds, and an anteater!

💦 Visit  It’s popular for a reason! Expect about 530 stairs down (then back up) to the waterfall, a powerful swimming area, and lots of people unless you start early.

🦥 Go wildlife spotting at  An easy, flat rainforest loop close to town where we saw toucans and multiple sloths, including a mama and baby. Bring binoculars or a zoom lens, go slowly, and look up often.

A few things to know:
🌧️ Afternoon rain is common, especially in rainy season 🦟 Bring real bug spray and lightweight long layers 🥾 Wear shoes with good traction 💧 Drink more water than you think you need 🔭 Bring binoculars or a zoom lens for wildlife 👀 Hire a naturalist guide at least once because sloths are impossible to spot!

Would you add La Fortuna to your Costa Rica itinerary?

12/05/2026

Please don’t judge me…ok maybe a little 🥲

While making mistakes is part of learning something new, there are some that you could also just…avoid learning the hard way like I did!

These are the things I did wrong when I first started backpacking about 5 years ago, but by tweaking things over time, I’ve finally been able to get to a place where I feel confident and comfortable when backpacking.

1️⃣ First off, I didn’t pack my backpack correctly (and, my first backpacking pack was not a good fit for me). You can go to and get fitted with a backpack and learn how to pack it properly, and then practice organizing all of your gear for optimal comfort and balance. It’s NOT normal to feel shoulder pain or pinching while wearing your pack.

2️⃣ I didn’t practice backpacking on any of my local trails with a full pack. Especially if it’s your first time, I recommend packing your backpack as though you’re going on your trip, weigh it to make sure it isn’t too heavy, make some adjustments, and then take it on a little hike. Then, adjust from there.

3️⃣ I completely overpacked. Over time I’ve learned that you don’t need a change of clothes for every day, nor do you need the same amount of toiletries that you’d normally use at home. You can decide what feels like a luxury item versus a necessity to you.

4️⃣ My bear canister was way too big. For my first backpacking trip, I brought the Journey 11.5 liter that can technically fit enough food for a 7-day trek, and I brought it just for myself, one person, for one night. I just didn’t know how to consolidate or pack my backpacking meals efficiently and brought way too many toiletries.

5️⃣ I bought pretty much all my gear brand new because I got excited and rushed into everything…only to realize later on that there is so much gently used gear on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and used gear outlets like FERAL and Wilderness Exchange. You don’t need all brand new gear to start backpacking!

Who’s excited for backpacking season to begin?

11/05/2026

Jk he could never pick midges off my face like my man

08/05/2026

Your unofficial Colorado summer bucket list 🌞 
Here are 10 unforgettable things to do in Colorado!

🌿 Soak in a wild hot spring after a long hike Like Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen (my FAV, but permits are required for overnight stays).

🎒 Go on a backpacking trip Some of the most stunning routes in the state: Four Pass Loop in Maroon Bells, Pawnee–Buchanan Loop in Indian Peaks, or take the Durango train into the Weminuche Wilderness for Chicago Basin.

🧗 Try outdoor rock climbing Colorado has world-class climbing routes for all levels — from granite crags in Boulder Canyon to desert towers in the west. Never climbed before? There are guides and beginner lessons all over the state to get you started safely.

🏞️ Visit a national park (or all 4!) Great Sand Dunes, Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison — each is so incredibly unique and worth a visit.

🛣️ Drive Trail Ridge Road when it opens (usually late May/early June) You’ll climb above 12,000 feet — the highest continuous paved road in the U.S. — and catch panoramic mountain views.

🍎 Camp in an apple orchard at Big B’s in Hotchkiss Sip local cider, dance to live music, and fall asleep under the stars surrounded by fruit trees. You can even pick your own in late summer.

🏄 Paddleboard on Lake Irwin near Crested Butte Pro tip: Grab breakky sammies at Butte Bagels and fuel up at Camp 4 Coffee before heading out.

🌸 Soak up wildflower season Peak bloom usually hits mid-July to early August in the high country. Remember not pick the wildflowers or step off trail and trample them.

🥾 Hike a 14er  Beginner-friendly options include Mount Bierstadt, Quandary Peak, and Handies Peak and don’t forget that candy at the top is a must!

🎶 See a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater I’ve seen Lord Huron, Glass Animals, and Young the Giant here — it’s unlike any other venue in the world.
 What’s one thing you want to do in Colorado this summer?

06/05/2026

That time we went backpacking and I told everyone we didn’t need bear spray or bear cans because there’s no bears where we were going and we immediately saw a bear 😀

Orrrr the time there were so many mosquitos and flies we had to hike in head nets…

And we can’t forget the time it thunder stormed immediately as we got to camp 🙃

I feel like backpacking can look really aesthetic sometimes but the reality is so different! Do you have a crazy backpacking story to share??

04/05/2026

This past winter was really dry in Colorado…and if you live here, you know what that means.

Longer wildfire seasons. More uncertainty. And a reminder that the places we love aren’t guaranteed, they’re protected.

A lot of my life happens out on these trails. It’s where I go to reset, to think, to feel like myself again. And it’s easy to take that access for granted… until you realize how much it depends on the decisions being made behind the scenes.

Here’s some of the work has been leading in Colorado:

🌲 Reducing wildfire risk
• The Fix Our Forests Act focuses on forest management, restoration, and wildfire prevention

🏔 Protecting public lands
• Protecting hundreds of thousands of acres across Colorado through efforts like the CORE Act, Dolores River conservation, and Thompson Divide protections
• Supporting national parks and long-term land stewardship through legislation like the Protect Our Parks Act
• Standing up against proposals to sell off more than 3 million acres of public land and opposing efforts to weaken federal land protections

💊 Expanding healthcare access
• Policies improving price transparency so you’re not guessing what care will cost
• Expanded access to care, including telehealth options across the state

If you want to learn more or get involved, visit hickenlooper.senate.gov to explore current legislation and updates on policies that impact public lands and healthcare.

What’s one place in Colorado that you’d never want to see changed or lost?

29/04/2026

The iconic Laguna de los Tres hike in Patagonia 🤍

If you’re heading to El Chaltén, this is THE hike. It’s an all-day event but the payoff makes it worth it. And I couldn’t believe it when I was finally standing face to face with Fitz Roy!!

I went as an ambassador for in early February on a women’s group trip.

Here’s how it went + details ⬇️

📍 El Chaltén, Argentina (El Pilar → Laguna de los Tres → El Chaltén) 🥾 ~13 miles point-to-point ⛰️ ~3,300 ft elevation gain ⏱️ 7–9 hours total (I think it took us 12…but we did lots of side questing and dilly dallying because our weather was so perfect!)
🧙🏻‍♂️ If you have anything left in your legs, don’t skip the short scramble up to Laguna Sucia from the base of the first lake (the first photo)
🐟 Bonus: dip your toes in Lago Capri towards the end of your trek…but there are lots of leeches in the water??

Starting from El Pilar makes the first half feel surprisingly mellow, winding through forested trails, rivers, and wide-open Patagonian valleys. You slowly get teased with views of Fitz Roy along the way. Our visibility was incredible!

That final climb is steep, rocky, humbling. But once you crest the ridge, Laguna de los Tres appears in all its milky electric blue glory, with Fitz Roy towering straight above you. It’s absolutely a bucket list moment!!

I immediately told the girls that this hike was officially in my top 10!

27/04/2026

5 years ago today, we were unpacking boxes in our first apartment in Colorado 🥹

…here’s what our first year looked like!

We drove a week from northern Virginia, staying in dog-friendly hotels along the way, Nigel dreading every time we’d get into the car for another 7-hour stint of driving. Tim drove a truck that had no working speakers the entire time while I drowned my boredom in true crime podcasts and Spotify playlists (at least I had that though!)

I always used to imagine it would be too scary to move somewhere you didn’t know anyone…no friends or family, no connections, no coworkers, just a completely new, fresh start. How do you even make friends as an adult?!

Well…the thing is, it takes time. And even longer to create a community that sticks over the years. I owe a lottt of it to this little app, because almost immediately I met likeminded outdoorsy girls who loved taking photos, hiking, traveling, and making fun little videos as much as I do 🥰

And now, little mountain towns and trails have become familiar. I don’t need to use maps or AllTrails anymore for certain hikes, because I know them like the back of my hand. I have my favorite spots, my own secret spots, trails I know will bring me peace every time I hike them. I know Nigel’s favorite places, too.

So here’s to Colorado being home, and for being such a good one 🫶🏻

23/04/2026

Earth 💙

How lucky are we to call this our home? That our planet is full of mountains, rivers, oceans, waterfalls, forests, deserts, and jungles? And over 7 million species of animals?That we can spend a lifetime exploring it and yet still have more to discover?

But today isn’t just a moment to share our gratitude for this beautiful place. We need to also consider ways we can nurture and preserve it — because I mean, look at her!!

It can be small. Like joining a community parks cleanup. Using reusable grocery bags. Picking up after yourself on a hike. Walking or biking instead of driving. All that matters is as a collective, we prioritize the health of our home much like we do our own bodies.

If you’ve ever stood in front of a bright blue lake or felt small among the mountains, or made eye contact with a wild animal, or breathed deeply the smell of pines in the melting snow…you know this is the most special place in the Universe. Let’s cherish her…today and everyday 🌎

21/04/2026

The stunning Laguna Torre 🇦🇷🏔️

If you’re heading to Patagonia, this is one of those hikes that you NEED to do. It’s longer than some of the other trails, but the terrain is steady, the views keep unfolding, and you end at a glacier.

📍 El Chaltén, Argentina
🥾 12.4 miles roundtrip (Laguna Torre and Maestri Overlook)
⛰️ 1,938 ft elevation gain
⏱️ 6–8 hours total (depending on pace and how many photo stops you take haha)

The trail starts right from town and eases you in with a gradual climb up to Mirador Torre, where you’ll get your first glimpse of the Fitz Roy range. From there, it levels out into a long, scenic stretch through open valleys, river views, and these wide, windswept landscapes.

The final push brings you to Laguna Torre, a silvery glacial lake dotted with floating icebergs and backed by the dramatic spires of Cerro Torre and Glaciar Grande. It’s a completely different vibe from Laguna de los Tres…you can even hear the glacier calving in the distance, this deep, thunderous boom as ice breaks away and crashes into the water.

Would you choose this over Laguna de los Tres…or are you doing both? 👀

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