Climbing & Canyoneering

The Telluride Via Ferrata is a fun, thrilling mix of climbing & hiking where you use special equipment to traverse a steep cliff. Plan your trip with these tips.

Telluride Via Ferrata: Everything you Need to Know

Colorado

Experience the thrill of the Telluride Via Ferrata - a fun and exhilarating mix of climbing & hiking where...Read More

Over the Edge: Canyoneering with Zion Mountain School

Climbing & Canyoneering

Last month I went on a solo trip to Zion National Park. I had a lot of firsts during...Read More

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The other day I was on a video call with Jeffrey o

The other day I was on a video call with Jeffrey over at @storytelleroverland, and he brought up the question of what the new normal will look like.

For those of us who are fortunate enough to stay healthy during this time, will this experience teach us to slow down and how to find joy within ourselves in everyday moments? Will we learn to live more simply? Will our global society finally place a higher value on our natural world and our interconnectedness?

For me, right now is an opportunity to go deep, figure out what my priorities are, and to get aligned with who I really want to be when this thing is over. How can I be part of the solution?

I hope that people all over the globe are asking these same questions, so we can change the course of our relationships with the planet, our fellow humans, and ourselves.

Photo by @kevinfremon

Just over here having a lazy kinda Saturday, day d

Just over here having a lazy kinda Saturday, day dreaming of past and future travels.

Where’s the first place you wanna travel to when this thing is behind us?

Photo taken in 2017 after kayaking 14 miles down the entire length of Maligne Lake in Alberta. Swipe up my stories to check out the full trip report.
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#malignelake #alberta #explorecanada #canadianrockies

The last time I went for a hike was right after CO

The last time I went for a hike was right after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and I was surprised, and frankly angered, to see many large groups of people together on the trail (not practicing social distancing). I have a Type 1 Diabetic immunocompromised partner and parents that I'm worried about, and to see people ignoring guidelines and acting like it's business as usual got me thinking. Is it even ok to hike right now? And if I am going to be on the trail, how can I be a responsible hiker while abiding by the current CDC guidelines?

Ultimately, the CDC says the best thing we can do right now is to stay home, which is what I'm choosing to do. Not only is my choice driven by a desire to protect my own health, but the sooner we all act with society's collective health in mind, the sooner things will go back to normal.

However, if you truly need to hit the trail during this time (assuming we are still allowed to), there are several critical precautionary steps you must take in order to keep yourself safe and prevent the spread of the virus. In my new blog post, I share tips on how to be a responsible outdoor enthusiast and hike safely during COVID-19. 
Click the link in my bio or swipe up on my latest IG stories to check it out. 📍Photo from foothills above my neighborhood in #SaltLakeCity during fall a few years back.
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#utahgram #hiking #covıd19 #beautahful #utahisrad #hikingculture #outdooradventures

Over the years, I've asked the BFT community what

Over the years, I've asked the BFT community what obstacles stand in their way of getting outside more. And, many of the answers I receive revolve around one thing: money. While it may seem like everyone is rushing to get the newest, lightest, and fanciest gear, you don't need to spend your entire savings to go camping. ⠀
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While there are certain items you need to stay safe and comfortable on a backpacking trip, it’s not necessary to buy the newest, most high-tech outdoor gear on the market. In my latest blog post, we rounded up some of the best cheap backpacking gear for tight budgets so you can acquire what you need to enjoy this summer's hiking season.

Click the link in my bio to check it out.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to the small team a

Just wanted to give a shoutout to the small team at @obozfootwear who has supported our adventures (and my business) over the last year. Not only do they make the best hiking shoes in the game, they are such a solid crew of people with a genuine mission to help you explore on foot and to give back to our communities and our planet - something we need a whole lot of right now.
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📷 Photo taken at Antelope Island, wearing my lightweight Oboz Arete Hiking shoes.
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#truetothetrail #obozfootwear #utahgram #beautahful #utahisrad #utah #saltlakecity #adventuredog #bordercolliemix

Things I’m grateful/stoked about from this week.

Things I’m grateful/stoked about from this week.
1. My new bidet - when the rest of America is fighting over toilet paper, my butt will be squeaky clean. 😂
2. I cut my own bangs with house scissors and they look pretty damn good if you ask me.
3. The homepage design for the new BFT website is finally done after 13 months of working on it!
4. I have the BEST neighbors who brought us more groceries so we wouldn’t have to go to the store.
5. Ryan and my roommate Michael have been cooking so much tasty vegan food, and we’ve been eating healthier than ever.
6. People actually showed up to participate in my Facebook live event this morning. THANK YOU!
7. And for my therapist @taradaylami who is helping me maintain my sanity
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Share something good that happened to you this week or that you are grateful for down in the comments 👇🏼
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📍Photo from my 2017 road trip through the Canadian Rockies
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#positivevibes

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