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“Go out in the woods, go out. If you do not go out in the woods, nothing will ever happen to you and your life will never begin” —Clarissa Pinkola Estés
The Guilty Bear
The backcountry is not supposed to be (and I pray it never becomes) a modulated environment. There are risks associated with venturing into remote environments…
How to START Planning a Thru-hike
Because getting started is often the hardest part of any new adventure…
10 Ways to Beat Post-trail Depression & the Winter Blues
December 21st is the winter solstice—the darkest, shortest day of the year—so, it is only fitting to discuss the best ways to find a bit of light!
A Traveler’s Guide to Summertime in Crested Butte, CO
Are you a traveler or a tourist? In this post, I aim to share Crested Butte with you in the way a traveler might appreciate it.
8 Tips for Sleeping Warmer when Backpacking in Cold Weather
Follow these 8 steps to sleep warm in the spring, fall, and winter at higher elevations…
Whatever the Weather: Backpacking in the Rain
The top 4 ways to have a better time backpacking in bad weather
Acclimatizing in Crested Butte: elevation 8,900ft
“Traveling to Crested Butte, CO, from sea level requires planning and preparation. If you’ve spent most of your life at or below 4,000ft, you should factor in time for your body to adjust in town, before attempting to do any strenuous activities in the mountains…”
Backpacking Layering Systems
“Fashion sense aside, here is what I know to be true about dressing for adventure…”
Life in the Backcountry is for You
“Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live in the outdoors? To call anywhere your feet carry you “home”? And have everything you could possibly need in your pack? … I can tell you, honestly…”
Preparing for Your Trip with She Treks
What do I bring with me? What do I leave behind? What gear does She Treks provide? Will I be able to fit everything into my pack?!
Is Lightweight Really All That (and a bag of chips)?
Ultralight doesn’t mean less fun, less food, or less adventure; it just means lighter.
How LNT Shapes Your Wilderness Experience
A story about Leave No Trace, and how it can make your trip into the backcountry even more awesome.
Good Expedition Behavior
Whether or not a group succeeds, comes down to how well they operate as a team. It’s all about having good expedition behavior.
“Home is everywhere in movement. It is in my many steps that I explore my emotional replies to the land… Confronting the unfamiliar and integrating the beauty of life with my very being”
—Noé Álvarez