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Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 18, 20229 min read
16 Easy Yoga Poses for Healthy Hikers and Backpackers
Honestly, I don't think I really consider myself a "yogi", I feel like for that you have to be able to do the splits and hold a stretch...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 21, 20226 min read
How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make
For the most part, hiking is a very simple process, you find a trail, grab your water and hiking shoes and you're out the door. But...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 7, 20225 min read
6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season
If you really want to secret to surviving winter it's super simple, just move to Southern California! Just kidding (sort of) but like...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 10, 20218 min read
The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!
Finding the right gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be extremely difficult, especially if they're like me and already own...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 26, 20215 min read
The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit
When you first come to Colorado you’re probably hitting up the biggest most popular cities you’ve heard about like Denver, Vail, or...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 15, 20218 min read
The Most Delicious Hike in Fort Collins, Colorado: The Fort Collins Brewery Trail
After living in Fort Collins for several years I was quite surprised that I could not find any kind of brewery hike or bar crawl in a...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 1, 20215 min read
The Most Unique National Park in America: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
As part of an epic 2-week road trip around Colorado, I was able to experience one of the most unique National Parks in the entire United...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Sep 17, 20215 min read
The Top 5 Hiking Trails in Northern Colorado: Fort Collins and Beyond
Luckily, the Northern part of Colorado is still mostly vacant from tourists due to the more famous towns in the South part of the state...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Sep 3, 20215 min read
3 Outdoor Gear Companies That You Need For Camping
When shopping for camping or hiking gear it can get a bit overwhelming with the choices of products and brands. And it's especially scary...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Aug 20, 20215 min read
6 Weird Hiking Gear Purchases That Will Change Your Hiking Game
While a lot of hikes can be done with a good pair of shoes and a bottle full of water, for the more avid hiker you have to get a bit more...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jun 25, 20215 min read
5 Insider Tips From a Former Camping Store Employee
I never thought working a sales job in retail would be a dream career, with long hours, upset customers, and standing on my feet all day,...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jun 11, 20214 min read
The 4 Things You Need to Know Before Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your dog can be an extremely fun bonding experience with your pet. Both you and your dog should have daily exercise and what...
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Hannah Smentkowski
May 28, 20215 min read
Arches National Park vs Canyonlands National Park: which one should you visit?
In Colorado, there are a couple of spring months where the trees are still leafless, the grass is yellow, and we're constantly on and off...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 9, 202110 min read
Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 2, 20217 min read
Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Hiking Etiquette 101: The 5 Rules of Being a Polite Hiker
When I go hiking, I am at my most peaceful, I feel one with nature, the sun is shining and I couldn't be happier. Until I hear the roar...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 26, 20215 min read
Idyllwild, California: The Colorado of Southern California?
When I first heard of Idyllwild, my first thought was what did you just say? Once I realized it was a real town, then I heard it was...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Julian, California: A Town Where You Can Get The Best Pie, Pickles, and Hikes
Julian California is a world-famous (more California famous) town known for having delicious apple pies, but what most people don't know...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 29, 20217 min read
The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: The Seven Bridges Trail
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 22, 20214 min read
Palm Springs During Covid-19: Is It Worth The Trip?
During this weird time, my boyfriend and I have been trying to keep our travels close to San Diego. With Palm Springs only a two-hour...
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