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Looking forward to getting back to climbing at som

Looking forward to getting back to climbing at some point soon. I miss these views! .
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#sedona #sedonaclimbing #sunset #wildernessbadass #findyourtrail #neverstopexploring #rockclimbing #rockclimbingwomen #womenwhoclimb #wildernessbabes #womenwhoexplore #optoutside #wildernessculture #sedonaaz #getoutside #livelifeoutside #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #womenwhoadventure #explorearizona #adventurelife #outdoorwomen #sedonaarizona #sheisnotlost #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #outdoorproject #amongthewild #perfectday

I just wanted to do a shoutout to the best custome

I just wanted to do a shoutout to the best customer service ever. Make sure to hit up @bigwillimc if you need any climbing/mountaineering gear. The store in Lone Pine, CA is NOW OPEN, but my AZ friends can give Blair a call to get guidance on gear etc. and order over the phone. I know it’s not the traditional ordering online, but that’s what makes this pretty awesome. As soon as you start chatting with Blair, you’ll see what I mean! .
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📷: @evadventureproject .
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#neverstopexploring #californiaclimbing #climbing #lonepine #outdoorclimbing #climbon #climbingweekend #climbcalifornia #alabamahills #getoutside #optoutside #lifeofadventure #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #onbelay #exploreoutdoors #explorecalifornia #sierranevada #womenwhoclimb #womenwhoexplore #flashfoxy #azwcc #climbingwomen #outdoorwomen #sheexplores #sheisnotlost #strongwomen #rockclimbingwomen #livelifeoutside #unitedwesend #wallsaremeantforclimbing

House boating on Lake Powell is one of my favorite

House boating on Lake Powell is one of my favorite memories with @miss_lindee and @woohoo25 It was ridiculous that just the three of us thought we could manage a massive 4 bedroom houseboat on our own, but we nailed it... with a little bit of help 😂 We played in the water all day, got entirely too much such and ate really really well thanks to Lindee. I think the three of us are about due for another adventure right?! .
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#womenwhoexplore #lakepowell #utah #stayandwander #kayaking #kayakingadventures #coloradoriver #keepingcool #lifeofadventure #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #travelinladies #girlswhotravel #girlsthatwander #womenempoweringwomen #neverstopexploring #travelblogger #azphotographer #photographerslife #getoutside #goplay #optoutside #rei1440project #adventuretime #exploretocreate #kayaklife #sheexplores #exploreoutdoors #adventureislife #desertlife #desertsouthwest

Last photo I took on my backpacking trip in The En

Last photo I took on my backpacking trip in The Enchantments last September. I normally don’t post straight up selfies... but here’s what I like about it. This is me in a super happy moment. Greasy tangled hair, tired eyes from waking up too early and not sleeping well that night, look at all those lines, and as always... where tf are my eyes?! Aging is such a weird thing. These past couple of years, I’m beginning to inch towards actually looking my age. On my worst days, I’m horrified at the changes, but those are few and far between. To be honest, I’m far more comfortable in my 38 year old skin than I ever was in my 20s. Those lines are from smiling and those tired eyes are from an adventure hard earned. I aim to be a weathered old lizard adventuring well past an age that most people would be comfortable with. Bring it. .
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My kind of #beautyregime
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#theenchantments #washingtonstate #alpinebabes #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #salomonwmn #ospreypacks #weekendvibes #livelifeoutside #lifeofadventure #optoutside #lifeadvice #outdoorwomen #backpackingadventures #backpacking #pnwhiking #pnw #adventureislife #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #hikingadventures #mtnchicks #outside_project #getoutside #exploreoutdoors #salomonwmn #amongthewild #themountainsarecalling #sheexplores #neverstopexploring

What I wouldn’t give for a blustery day at Glaci

What I wouldn’t give for a blustery day at Glacier National Park right now. .
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#glaciernationalpark #glaciernps #grinnelglaciertrail #montana #montanalove #visitmontana #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #womewhohike #womenwhoexplore #hikingadventures #womenempoweringwomen #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #optoutside #neverstopexploring #livewylder #adventuretime #getoutside #lifeofadventure #outdoorwomen #theglobewanderer #travelinladies #girlsthatwander #liveauthentic #liveoutdoors #livelifeoutside #outsidemagazine #womenwhotravel #amongthewild #travelphotographer

I love love love Chandra’s face in this photo. T

I love love love Chandra’s face in this photo. This was quite the grueling day and I’m pretty sure we were on the hunt for a campsite at this point. @chwanderlust .
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#theenchantments #washingtonstate #alpinebabes #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #salomonwmn #ospreypacks #weekendvibes #livelifeoutside #lifeofadventure #optoutside #osprey #outdoorwomen #backpackingadventures #backpacking #pnwhiking #pnw #adventureislife #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #hikingadventures #mtnchicks #ospreypacks #outside_project #getoutside #exploreoutdoors #rei1440project #amongthewild #themountainsarecalling #sheexplores #neverstopexploring

Pretty proud to be this kids mom. Life isn’t eas

Pretty proud to be this kids mom. Life isn’t easy for a 17 year old during quarantine, but we’re getting through it together. I really appreciate these moments that make me forget all the BS and feel like things are normalish, even if it’s just for a morning! .
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I’m also loving that we now have an outdoor activity that we both like pretty equally. .
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#sedona #mtb #mountainbiking #wildernessbadass #findyourtrail #neverstopexploring #mothersday #mountainbike #mountainbikelife #wildernessbabes #womenwhoexplore #optoutside #wildernessculture #sedonaaz #getoutside #livelifeoutside #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #explorearizona #adventurelife #mykid #sedonaarizona #mothersday2020 #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #outdoorproject

This was the second attempt at hiking Battleship.

This was the second attempt at hiking Battleship. First attempt failed because of high water levels. This one failed due to a rolled ankle. My third attempt was a success though! So glad I was able to hike this before everything went haywire. .
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#battleshipmountain #superstitionwilderness #superstitionmountains #hikeaz #arizonahiking #exploreaz #arizonaisgorgeous #weaversneedle #explorearizona #hikearizona #exploremore #lifeofadventure #adventureislife #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #optoutside #getoutside #livelifeoutside #neverstopexploring #sheisnotlost #hikingadventures #wandermore #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #girlsthatwander #outdoorwomen #girlsthathike

This weekend last year I was backpacking in Joshua

This weekend last year I was backpacking in Joshua Tree. I love the JT campgrounds, but backcountry camping with the Joshua Trees under a blanket of stars is something really special.
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📷: @evadventureproject .
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#tbt #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatreenps #nationalparkgeek #nps #nationalparkservice #neverstopexploring #osprey #climbon #backpacklinglife #backpackingadventures #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #lifeofadventure #adventureislife #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #hikingadventures #visitcalifornia #lifeoutside #optoutside #rei1440project #wanderlust #wildernessbadass #wildernessculture #getoutside #travelholics #backcountry #backpacking

My kind of #socialdistancing . . Fingers crossed f

My kind of #socialdistancing .
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Fingers crossed for being able to backpack The Enchantments this fall. Not holding my breath though. In the meantime, I’ll just obsess over the photos from last years trip. .
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📷: @teddi.moreen . .
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#theenchantments #washingtonstate #alpinebabes #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #salomonwmn #ospreypacks #livelifeoutside #lifeofadventure #optoutside #osprey #outdoorwomen #backpackingadventures #backpacking #pnwhiking #pnw #adventureislife #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #hikingadventures #mtnchicks #ospreypacks #outside_project #getoutside #exploreoutdoors #rei1440project #amongthewild #themountainsarecalling #sheexplores #neverstopexploring

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