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Your Go-To Guide for Outdoor Adventures
If you’re like me, you want to feel prepared and confident when heading into the wilderness. But let’s be real—life is busy, and planning and packing for outdoor adventures can quickly feel overwhelming.
I’ve been exploring the outdoors for more than two decades, but when I first started, it was a lot to figure out. I spent countless hours researching, making mistakes, and learning as I went.
Over the past ten years, I’ve turned all of that trial-and-error into a resource I wish I’d had when I started in order to make your life easier. From hiking and camping to van life and road trips, I’ve documented my favorite adventures and best advice to help you save time, feel prepared, and get outside with confidence.
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Finding Freedom Outside
I’m an outdoor enthusiast, van lifer, and mom who’s turned a passion for exploring trails, campsites, and scenic backroads into a rewarding career as an outdoor blogger.
Nature is my happy place, so in 2014, I traded my Washington DC policy job for a life of adventure, moving into a van and hitting the trails full-time. Since then, I’ve hiked iconic routes like the John Muir Trail, lived in three different camper vans, and road tripped all over North America.
Here on Bearfoot Theory, I share practical tips, honest advice, and lessons I’ve learned along the way to help you feel confident, excited, and ready to enjoy the outdoors, no matter where you’re starting from.
These days, at 41, I’m a mom to my wild little toddler and two equally adventurous dogs. I split my time between my home in Salt Lake City and roaming the great outdoors in my adventure rig with my partner Ryan. When I’m not outdoors, you’ll find me chowing down on vegan food, dancing to Phish, or doing yoga and breathwork.
Want to know more about me? You can read more of my personal story here. See you out there!
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Leave it better than you found it
Being prepared for the outdoors goes beyond having a map and the right gear—it’s about knowing how to respect and protect the places we love. It means packing a poop kit, fully extinguishing campfires, and practicing Leave No Trace principles every step of the way.
The outdoors reminds us that we’re part of something much bigger. By caring for these wild places, we ensure they remain beautiful and accessible for future generations to enjoy and explore. Together, we can leave nature better than we found it.