How to get cross country skis for newbies! Whether you’re an athlete looking to add another winter sport to your repertoire, a parent looking to get your youngster kitted out, or a seasoned ski pro looking for an all-encompassing resource to send to a friend, I’ve got you. A massive thank you to Kathi Kirkeby, …
I lived in Mammoth Lakes, California for over a year and I can honestly say the paddleboarding location options there are abundant. Here, I’ll share my 5 favorite spots to paddleboard around Mammoth Lakes. Lake Mary: Accessible and Easy Lake Mary is the most popular spot to paddleboard around Mammoth Lakes. It’s stunning and easily …
Published September 2022 Exactly one year ago, I got on a plane (and then into a car) to Mammoth Lakes, California to begin my new life. I went with my little green backpack, yet again, to a place where I didn’t know a soul, to start over and embark on a new adventure. The first …
Hiking Cloud’s Rest at sunrise is an incredibly special way to complete the trail. I’ve spent three summers living and working outside of Yosemite National Park and my favorite summer memories are from night hikes. I’ve hiked both Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome at night, and now I’m a convert. Although I hate the morning, …
BottleRock Festival. Wine country, legendary artists, incredible food and unique drinks, and the first weekend of summer. What more could you ask for? BottleRock Festival is an annual music festival in Napa Valley, which happens each Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27). Past headliners have included: OutKast, Foster the People, Imagine Dragons, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, …
Cats and dogs have long lives – upwards of 12 years to be exact. If someone asked me if I wanted to live in the same country, city, or proximate area for 12 years it would be impossible to know at this stage. For many travelers, getting a pet is out of the question. It’s …
Published January 2022 Mountain life is often romanticized. Just imagine: you are in an adorable log cabin with a warm fire crackling in the background. A litter of small huskies runs around the living room and there’s mulled wine and tacos for dinner. Snow is fluttering down outside the window. Looks like a dream, doesn’t …
For the last five years, every Christmas has had an element of travel. When I reflect back on my last five Christmas holiday seasons, I feel so much joy. My passion for travel and adventure and spending time with Nick, have been the most central themes in my life. Since I met Nick in 2017, …
This Friday, for work, I headed up to Opening Day at Mammoth Mountain to get coverage for my job managing social at Visit Mammoth. I had never snowboarded outside of New Zealand, and didn’t know quite what to expect. I was pretty overwhelmed juggling creating content from my DSLR camera, GoPro, and phone while navigating …
After having met a number of people with international relationships, like myself and Nick, it has been interesting to reflect on the ways we’ve had to shape-shift in different places that we’ve visited or lived together. Meeting Up in Unfamiliar Locales in an International Relationship Edinburgh: Lost and Together in a Foreign City Seeking Normality …