picturesque boats | lago di braies
Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is probably the most well-known lake in all of the Alps. May I even be so bold to say it could be the most popular alpine lake... // 2.5 miles . 200 ft gain .…
the hills are alive | seiser alm hut to hut overnight
n the heart of Seiser Alm is Compatsch, an easy gondola ride from the lower town of Suisi/Seis. It's surrounded by a few hills... //
luxury day hiking | how to visit geisleralm and val di funes
In Europe, hiking feels like a luxury experience compared to in the US. With plentiful huts and delicious mountain food, I'm sure I would have started... // 5.5 miles . 1450 ft gain . 6700 ft high
rising to the ridge | how to visit seceda
Seceda is by far one of the most iconic locations in the Dolomites and here's all my tips on visiting this famous spot. When I visited... // 8.5 mi . 2650 ft gain . 8235 ft high
insta influenced | tre cime, cadini di misurina, rifugio auronzo
I admit it. I was influenced by others. I just had to get that one photo. You know the one I'm talking about, the one where you're standing... // 11 miles . 3000 ft gain . 7721 ft high
golden hues | overnight at rifugio croda da lago
When traveling, I usually like to visit new destinations even if I’m back at the same area. Well, I found myself back at Cortina d’Ampezzo. But then I found... // 9 miles . 3030 ft gain . 8080 ft high
christmas in new york city
My friend recently moved to New York City and it seemed like the perfect reason to go visit New York City properly. Plus in December, it's Christmastime and all the decorations are up...
reverse canyoneering | rio sallagoni via ferrata
After a very exhilarating morning of exposed via ferrata, a chill one sounded splendid. At the top of the Monte Albano via ferrata, a group caught up with us...
high exposure factor | monte albano via ferrata
After being skunked for the first via ferrata of this trip, we wanted a big banger with a wow factor. To me the biggest wow factor is exposure. High exposure, but relatively low effort...
birds of hong kong
A visual directory of the birds of Hong Kong from songbirds in the forest to water birds of the wetlands and more!
Kühl Spyfire® Parka Review
I recently got sent a Kühl Spyfire Parka for a review and I honestly have to say I love it! It's such a fantastic jacket for the cooler months in Seattle...
embracing the weather | mt daniel (class 2-3 scramble)
Mt Daniel has been on my list for years (like many other hikes I suppose). But I’ve always wanted to camp at the summit. Unfortunately backpacking is not usually... // 16 mi . 5400 ft gain . 7959 ft high
life on the edge | vesper via ragged edge rock climb (5.7 alpine trad)
This is by no means a new way for climbing Vesper, but it was the 5th time I summited this peak and the first time I tried it in... // 10 mi . 4480 ft gain . 6221 ft high
another way | panorama ridge via taylor meadows
Two years ago, I first laid eyes on Garibaldi Lake. Little did I know how popular this trail was. This year, my friend decided to get a second... // 22 miles . 5500 ft . 6900 ft high
getting lost in the meadows | lost creek ridge – meadow mountain backpacking
Every year I promise myself that I’m going to explore the Glacier Peak Wilderness and the North Cascades. And every year, I manage to make it up to... // 48 miles . 13300 ft gain . 6450 ft high
pools + ocean | a weekend in santa barbara
This is everything I did and would recommend! Santa Barbara is what I would call a bougie city, classic California vibes and a bit pricey.
teanaway getaway | johnson-medra-jungle traverse
As we wait for summer trails to melt out, it’s the perfect time for a Teanaway getaway! Since it’s relatively lower elevation and on the east side of the... // 11.5 miles . 3500 ft gain . 5510 ft high
chasing lupine | 2 day spring itinerary in san francisco
I don’t care what people say, but the Bay Area is always super fun to visit! I’ve been more than a handful of time in the past few years and I always leave happy. Spring is one of the best…
classic funfetti birthday tour | washington pass ski tour
If you’ve been ski touring a while, you’ve probably heard of the Birthday Tour. It was one of the first ones I had heard of when a friend was... // 5 miles . 3300 ft gain . 7600 ft high
elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour
A few months ago, I was invited to a hut trip in Colorado and I had zero clue what I was getting into. I had no idea where the Fowler... // 16.5 mi . 5400 ft gain. 12900 ft high
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