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I’m in need of a weekend (or week) spent like th

I’m in need of a weekend (or week) spent like this.

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I just want to go back 🥺 We spent 5 days, 4 ni

I just want to go back 🥺

We spent 5 days, 4 nights on the Teton Crest Trail. Took a nights rest and then 3 days, 2 nights in the Wind River Range. I feel like by the end of this I was finally able to unplug and fully embrace where I was. It’s amazing how long that actually takes. I convince myself that a long weekend is enough… but it just isn’t.

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I’ve been living in this onesie since I got it.

I’ve been living in this onesie since I got it. Kind of obsessed.

If you think you’d love it too, DM me and I’ll send you the link to the @unichillwear website to purchase one!

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Two things you should know about me. 1) When I g

Two things you should know about me.

1) When I genuinely smile, my eyes pretty much disappear. I used to be self conscious about this and do a more subdued fake smile for photos. Thank goodness I stopped that!

2) Sometimes the motivation I need to get to wherever I’m going when hiking/backpacking is sugar and/or a beer. Thinking about this rice crispy treat got me the last few miles to our first campsite in the Wind River Range.

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Every new year, I set goals. I’m still going to

Every new year, I set goals. I’m still going to set a few (which I’ll list below) but also taking an idea from my friend @teddi.moreen and having antiresolutions. Things about myself that society tells me is bad but I’m just going to go ahead and embrace.

1) Finish my van.

2) Fully embrace my natural hair color. I was blonde for years. I like being blonde. With darker hair, it’s an expense to maintain. I went natural during Covid, unsure of whether I’d go back. I’m not going back. It’s not worth the money and time to maintain. Letting it go.

3) Outdoor activity I’m trying for the first time this year? Summiting a mountain that requires crampons and ice ax. Also, skydiving.

4) Work somewhere other than my house at least once a week. I now live farther away from the hub and I need to make it a bigger priority for my sanity.

5) Indulge in the foo foo coffee and pastry when I’m at the cafe. Actually, just generally eat what I want. Sometimes I love salads with an iced tea. Sometimes I love jalapeño poppers dipped in more cheese with an IPA. I’m naturally good at moderation so I’m going to stop policing myself.

6) Embrace how my body has changed. I’m now 40 and shit is different. It’s not just weight, it’s weight distribution, it’s skin, it’s how my body doesn’t bounce back as quickly after a long hike… it’s lots of things. But, my body does incredible things for me. I hike, backpack, mountain bike, climb. My body is a tool and it’s also for my enjoyment for my short time here on earth.

7) Be real. I feel like I do a decent job of this, especially in real life. It’s so easy to filter just the pretty through Instagram though. I’ve been told many times by women I meet that what I do is so amazing, but they could never do that. It’s the opposite of what I want. What I’d love for them to say is well… if Melissa can do it, I definitely can 😂 Yes I’m a badass, but I’m kind of a shit show too. I aim to be proud of the shit show I am and share it more.

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This photo sums up how I feel about going into 202

This photo sums up how I feel about going into 2022.

2021 brought many changes and lots of adjustments. I’m excited to see what 2022 has in store. I know there will be many adventures and that’s enough.

Photo from the last day on the Teton Crest Trail, my favorite trip of 2021.

📷: @pnwmumford

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Lots of changes in 2021 and I’m sure lots to com

Lots of changes in 2021 and I’m sure lots to come in 2022. I’m starting to outline some new goals, but really what I’d like is a little smooth sailing for awhile. Is that too much to ask? 😂

#womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexplorearizona #explorearizona #hikeaz #climbaz #sedonaarizona #sedonahiking #neverstopexploring #livelifeoutside #lifeofadventure #keepitwild #getoutside #rockclimbingwomen #womenwhohike #outdoorwomen #sheadventures #bye2021

Living in the desert southwest means I didn’t gr

Living in the desert southwest means I didn’t grow up learning how to properly layer or dress for inclement weather. It’s an art form I’m slowly learning, but still get wrong now and then. On this particular hike, it was 42 degrees, raining, and the ground was covered in snow/sometimes ice. I managed quite well and definitely enjoyed myself as you can see from the second photo 😂

Best thing about adventuring in shitty weather? No one else is on the trails.

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Rocking the new @womenwhoexplore onesie at el Potr

Rocking the new @womenwhoexplore onesie at el Potrero Chico.

Pretty stoked about this collaboration with @unichillwear It’s the perfect Christmas present for your favorite person… just saying 😉🎄

My favorite part? The butt flap. It’s a legit flap and ladies… you can unzip this bad boy and pee without taking the whole thing off 😂

Dm me if you’d like the link to purchase one or get more info!

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It’s been 3 years of the most epic adventures wi

It’s been 3 years of the most epic adventures with this guy.

He makes me happy. Really happy. Can’t wait for all the adventures ahead 🥰

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