always adventuring

I had 2 goals for this paddling trip.
1. Test out my new Hala Atcha 86 paddle board and start to get a feel for it.
2. Test out my layering for winter paddle boarding conditions.

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#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #outdoors #stanuppaddleboarding #sup #winterpaddling

That's awesome! Seems like a great place to grow up.

This fall I explored Shenandoah National Park for the first time. Camping at Big Meadows campground gave me a nice central location for some fun rock scrambles, waterfall hikes, and wildlife viewing.
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#hiking #Shenandoah #nationalparks #camping #solocamping #carcamping #waterfall

At the end of September I made my first trip to Shenandoah National Park. As someone who loves waterfalls, obviously I had to do the Cedar Run-Whiteoak Circuit.

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#hiking #solohiking #waterfall #nature #Shenandoah #nationalparks #Virginia #runnersofbluesky #trailrunning #runsky

Cedar Rock Falls in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Come explore Pisgah National Forest with me for a quick solo camping weekend

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#outdoors #NorthCarolina #WNC #camping #solocamping #hiking #solohiking #waterfall #nature #Pisgah #carcamping

I need to do this more often.

Kayaking on the Lower Green in Saluda, North Carolina

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#outdoors #NorthCarolina #WNC #paddling #kayaking #kayak #whitewater #adventure

I spent 2 days in Grindelwald (but easily could’ve spent 2 weeks). Day 1 I visited Grindelwald Glacier Canyon, and day 2 I visited Jungfraujoch, but there is so much more to do here.

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#Grindelwald #Switzerland #travel #mountains #Alps #Jungfrau #Jungfraujoch #SwissAlps

That sounds like a fun trip!

Either Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) or Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Upper White Oak Falls, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Hawksbill Summit, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Dark Hollow Falls, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

I recently took my first camping trip to Shenandoah National Park. I saw lots of wildlife (especially White-tailed Deer), some great summit views, and waterfalls.

#Shenandoah #nationalparks #camping #solocamping #hiking #waterfall #outdoors #solohiking #herps #nature #landscape #Virginia

I had one week to spend in Italy, and a lot to do. I tried to split my time between seeing the historical architecture and hiking in the Dolomites. Check out the latest vlog to see how I ended up organizing my itinerary.
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#landscape #travel #Dolomites #Dolomiti #Italy #hiking

Col de la Puina is not nearly as popular as other hikes in the Dolomites like Tre Cime di Lavaredo, but it does have some amazing mountain views.

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#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #Dolomites #Dolomiti #mountains

recently emerged Luna Moth

2 Copperhead snakes mating

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Gold Dust Day Gecko

I’m excited to share I'm now an ambassador (unpaid, volunteer) for @inaturalist.bsky.social ! In honor of this, here are a few of my fave observations I've made on my adventures 🦋

#iNaturalist #nature #citizenscience #biodiversity #naturalist #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

For my first day in the Dolomites, I hiked Cadini di Misurina and Tre Cime di Lavaredo (both were stunning).

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#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #Dolomites #Dolomiti #TreCime #mountains

I had 4 days to spend in Cusco, Peru, and way too many things to do. Here’s how I ended up planning my itinerary -

Day 1 - Humantay Lake
Day 2 - Machu Picchu
Day 3 - Sacsayhuaman
Day 4 - Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley

youtu.be/v16Hsmt5Coc

#Peru #travel #AndesMountains #Inca #Cusco

I felt the same, I definitely felt the altitude, but it was manageable. Amazing views totally made it worth it 💙

Thanks!

Thank you!

I wanted a frame bag for bikepacking, but custom fit bikepacking bags aren’t the most budget friendly option, so I decided to go the MYOG route, and sew my own.

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#bikesky #myog #sewing #bikepacking #diy #craftsky

I saved the most difficult trek for last. Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are higher than I’ve ever been before. The summit of Rainbow Mountain sits at 16,522', well over 2,000' past the highest point I had been previously.
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#Peru #travel #andesmountains #rainbowmountain #hiking

Hiking is a very rewarding hobby, but there are a few beginner hiking tips I wish I had known before I started. Check out this week’s video for 10 tips

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#outdoors #hiking #solohiking #smokymountains #greatsmokymountains #landscape #nature #waterfall

I've been loving the Shark 3 for all my paddling adventures this summer, but my biggest complaint about it is how bulky it is. Which is why I'm so excited to try the Vortex Pro. For this week’s video I compare both pumps, and give my recommendation.
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#paddleboarding #waterfall

We spent most of our time in Peru taking day trips from Cusco to other areas, however, from the time we did spend in Cusco, my absolute favorite thing we did was visit Sacsayhuaman.

youtu.be/42XLm8K35UA

#Peru #travel #Inca #Sacsayhuaman #Cusco

Machu Picchu.

The whole reason we (and many others) decided to go to Peru in the first place.

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#Peru #travel #machupicchu #landscape #andesmountains #Inca

Italy 💚🤍❤️
The history and architecture here is awesome, but my favorite days we spent here were definitely the ones in the mountains. I love the jagged peaks and alpine meadows.

#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #dolomites #dolomiti #trecime

I love paddle boarding, but my least favorite part about it is inflating my board by hand. That’s why I’m so excited to finally have an electric pump. You can use code alwaysadventuring for 15% off at Outdoor Master if you would like one for yourself
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#paddleboarding

One of the top things I wanted to do on my trip to Peru was the trek to Humantay Lake. I struggled hard on this hike due to the elevation, but I’m so glad I made it to the lake, it was absolutely stunning

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#Peru #HumantayLake #outdoors #nature #landscape #hiking #travel

Thanks!

Thank you!

Just got back from my first ever fastpacking trip. My body is still sore, but my brain is already planning my next adventure.

#running #runnersofbluesky #trailrunning #fastpacking #runsky #camping #solocamping #tennessee #appalachiantrail #greatsmokymountains #nationalparks #smokymountains