Outdoor Advice for Fresh Air Enthusiasts

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Hi, I’m Kristen!

Welcome to Bearfoot Theory

If you’re like me, you feel most alive in the outdoors. On the weekends, you’d rather hit the trail than the bar, and you choose sleeping under the stars over 5 star hotels.

In 2014, I quit my 9-5 Washington DC career to start this outdoor blog, where my goal is to make the outdoors more accessible for everyday people.

Here you’ll find my best trips, tips, and outdoor advice for hiking, camping, backpacking, road trips, van life and more. My goal is to save you time, support you in your journey outdoors, and help to be prepared for whatever nature throws at you.

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