GoldenStateofMinds

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Kristen

All in Women Empowerment

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

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

Aug 3
Aug 3 A Backpacking Dream: North Lake South Lake Loop

Alpine lakes, Backcountry, Backpacking, Beauty, Camping, Eastern Sierras, Hiking, Personal stories, Summer, Women Empowerment

Jun 24
Jun 24 Mind the Gap: Exploring Age Diversity in the Outdoors

Backcountry, Eastern Sierras, Girl talk, Hiking, Leadership, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Women Empowerment

Apr 8
Apr 8 20 Favorite Trader Joe’s Trail Snacks for the Backcountry

Food, Snacks, Backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Women Empowerment, Backpacking food

Mar 10
Mar 10 Catalina and The Channel Islands: Why You Should Try Island Backpacking

Backpacking, Camping, Force of Nature, Girl talk, Hiking, Personal stories, Southern California, Trail guide, Women Empowerment

Feb 20
Feb 20 Why Do You RECREATE in the Outdoors?

Beauty, Force of Nature, Girl talk, Hiking, Leadership, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Women Empowerment

Dec 3
Dec 3 Everest Base Camp: A Mixed Bag of Emotions

International travel, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Travel, Women Empowerment

Sep 29
Sep 29 Trip Planning, Goal Setting and Picking the Best Backcountry Partner

Backpacking, Dogs, Eastern Sierras, Girl talk, Hiking, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Trail guide, Women Empowerment

Aug 6
Aug 6 Solo Adventuring in the Outdoors as a Female: Is it Safe?

Backpacking, Camping, Force of Nature, Girl talk, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor therapy, Solo, Women Empowerment

Mar 26
Mar 26 Looking Back: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

International travel, Personal stories, Travel, Women Empowerment, Hiking, Camping

Mar 11
Mar 11 How to Lead a Successful Hike: An Open Letter to Hike Leaders/Ambassadors

Hiking, Mountaineering, Personal stories, Trail guide, Women Empowerment

Feb 4
Feb 4 Trekking Mt. Meru (Kilimanjaro's Little Brother): Day 2

Africa, Force of Nature, Hiking, International travel, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Solo, Travel, Women Empowerment

Jan 3
Jan 3 Hiking Materuni Waterfall In Moshi, Tanzania

Africa, Hiking, International travel, Outdoor therapy, Women Empowerment

Nov 21
Nov 21 An Open Letter to Anyone Who Has Yet to Visit East Africa

Personal stories, Travel, Africa, International travel, Women Empowerment

Sep 25
Sep 25 The Benefits and Pitfalls of Hiking Challenges

Hiking, Outdoor therapy, Personal stories, Trail guide, Women Empowerment

Aug 24
Aug 24 Solo Adventuring Tips for the Female Badass

Backpacking, Camping, Women Empowerment, Travel

Jul 31
Jul 31 Finding my Place in the Outdoors: The Power of Female Mentors

Girl talk, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor therapy, Women Empowerment, Force of Nature