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Hiking The Wave, Arizona

jill — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:57:06 +0000

It costs $6 to enter the lottery. I’ve entered the lottery so many times that I’m honestly afraid to check how much I’ve spent on this longshot. Spoiler alert: it lived up to the hype!

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What’s in My Adventure Backpack. My Favorite Gear 2024 Edition.

jill — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:26:32 +0000

A list of trusty, durable gear I take on my adventure trips that I personally own and have used for many years. I'm quite happy with it.

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The Fairy Meadows in Pakistan and Hiking Nanga Parbat Basecamp

jill — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:29:45 +0000

After a harrowing jeep ride on one of the world's most dangerous ride, we finally made it to Fairy Meadows in Pakistan. But the highlight of the visit was the hike to Nanga Parbat basecamp the next day.

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Backpacking to Conondrum Hot Spring in Colorado

jill — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:10:03 +0000

Conundrum Hot Springs is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Colorado. A friend was lucky enough to snag the highly coveted Conundrum permit. Even though I'm not a big fan of hot springs, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

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Should You Rent A Jeep and Go Off Roading in Ouray? Yes, You Should.

jill — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:42:10 +0000

A jeep will give you access to over 500 miles of off-highway trails and some of Colorado's most stunning landscapes. We love hitting the roads behind the wheels of a 4x4 jeep. It's so much fun and a great way to explore the backcountry.

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A Lazy Outdoorist Guide to Backpacking Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

jill — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:40:32 +0000

Backpacking Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop on Labor Day weekend was a blast! Check our gear recommendations and tips to enjoy this popular trail.

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Hiking Mt. Sneffels and Why It’s My Favorite 14er

jill — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:02:25 +0000

A favorite 14er for many (including mine), Mt. Sneffels is gorgeous. We took the Lavender Couloir, or the standard route to the summit.

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10 Unique Adventures Along Colorado’s One Million Dollar Highway

jill — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:47:30 +0000

Here are 10 of my favorite, adventurous thing to do when visiting Ouray, Silverton, and Tellurida. From offroading to 14ers, the San Juan Mountains is an outdoor lover's ideal playground.

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Visiting Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Most Beautiful Diving Destination

jill — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:15:10 +0000

So even though visiting Raja Ampat has always been a dream of mine for years, I waited to visit until both Jack and I got scuba certified and have gotten some dives under our belt.

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Life Update: From California to Colorado

jill — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:03:38 +0000

It took a pandemic but we finally pulled the trigger and said goodbye to California, our home for the past 16+ years. It's a bittersweet feeling because I love California. How can I not? But change is good, right? Right?

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