GoldenStateofMinds

Hi.

Welcome to my outdoor adventure blog! I hope you find inspiration, happiness and knowledge while visiting my site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment!

Thanks for visiting and enjoy your outdoor adventure!

Xx

Kristen

Apr 15
Apr 15 Why Physicians Love Running Marathons

Running, Endurance sports, Marathons

Dec 14
Dec 14 Diving Deeper Into Mountain-Life Issues That Nobody Talks About

Backcountry, Beauty, Eastern Sierras, Girl talk, Hiking, International travel, Leadership, Mental Health, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Skiing, , Solo, Travel, Women Empowerment

Jan 14
Jan 14 Depression and Suicide in Mountain Towns: Exploring the Undercurrents of Living the Powder Dream

Skiing, Suicide, Winter, Snow, Mental Health

Aug 23
Aug 23 Trip Report: Rae Lakes via Glen and Kearsarge to Gardener Lakes Basin via Sixty Lakes Col

Backcountry, Backpacking, Eastern Sierras, Hiking, Safety, Summer

Jul 18
Jul 18 Eating Yummy Food in the Backcountry Version 2.0

May 10
May 10 Spring Shoulder Season in the Eastern Sierra: My Favorite Places and Activities

Eastern Sierras, Spring, Shoulder season, Paddleboarding

Apr 1
Apr 1 2022 Spring Gear Guide

Gear, Gear hacks, Outdoor gear, Sale, Snow gear, Winter gear

Mar 9
Mar 9 Wild Ice Skating in the Eastern Sierra

Winter, Winter gear, Outdoor gear, Gear, Eastern Sierras, Safety

Feb 4
Feb 4 Black People in the Outdoors: The Racism Gap to Adventuring in the Wild

BIPOC, Racism, , Mental Health, Leadership, Books, Backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Personal stories

Jan 26
Jan 26 Keeping Your Extremities Warm in the Winter

Gear, Gear hacks, Mountaineering, Outdoor gear, Skiing, Snow, Snow gear, Weather, Winter, Winter gear

Jan 6
Jan 6 Tips and Tricks to Prepare for Your Winter Wonderland Vacation in the Eastern Sierra

Eastern Sierras, Road trips, Snow, Travel, Weather, Winter

Dec 2
Dec 2 My 2021 Gear Round-Up

Gear, Gear hacks, Outdoor gear, Snow gear, Winter gear

Oct 22
Oct 22 Summer/Fall 2021 Recap: Trails and Adventures

Alpine lakes, Backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Car camping, Dogs, Eastern Sierras, Girl talk, Hiking, Mental Health, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Road trips, Snow, Summer, Women Empowerment, Yosemite

Sep 15
Sep 15 Quick and Easy Car Camping Hacks

Camping, Dogs, Food, Gear, Outdoor gear, Road trips, Snacks, Wildfires

Sep 3
Sep 3 Hiking the JMT with my Dog During the Creek Fire: A Short Re-cap of Thru-Hiking During Fire Season

Backcountry, Backpacking, Dogs, Eastern Sierras, Hiking, Personal stories

Aug 11
Aug 11 Training a Dog for the Backcountry: Tips and Tricks for Introducing a Puppy to the Trail

Dogs, Eastern Sierras, Gear, Hiking, Outdoor gear, Paddleboarding, Puppies, Summer, Trail food, Backcountry, Backpacking

Jul 3
Jul 3 Preventing and Treating Mosquito Bites in the Summer

Jun 24
Jun 24 Family Friendly Summer Adventures in the Eastern Sierra

May 29
May 29 Introducing the Eastern Sierra Puppy Pack (and Taquito)

Dogs, Eastern Sierras, Fundraisers, Indoors, Mental Health, Puppies

Apr 3
Apr 3 Learning How to Ski as An Adult While Living in a Ski Town

Eastern Sierras, Skiing, Winter, Force of Nature