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Salewa Firetail 3 Approach Shoe Review
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Salewa Firetail 3 Approach Shoes

by Paulina Dao July 21, 2016
written by Paulina Dao
Salewa Firetail 3 Approach Shoe Review

It’s no secret that Salewa is my most favorite hiking shoe brand ever. When I saw that they made approach shoes, I had high hopes. With the ultimate comfortable fit and fun colors, I was pretty sure that Salewa would knock it right out of the park. The Firetail 3 arrived at my doorstep a few months ago and I put them to the test.

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Climbing Cathedral Peak June 2016
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Climbing Cathedral Peak

by Paulina Dao July 18, 2016
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Climbing Cathedral Peak June 2016

It’ll be easy, I said. It’s only a few pitches of 5.6, I said. We’ll be in and out with tons of time to frolick and lounge, I said. That’s how I talked my friend, Joe, into spontaneously driving to Tuolumne Meadows with Josh and I to climb Cathedral Peak with us one June weekend.

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Outdoor Research Petra Pants

by Paulina Dao July 12, 2016
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Outdoor Research Petra Pants Review

Outdoor Research has been killing it lately in the outdoor lifestyle department. From the Umbra Hoody to the Bryn Dress, all the pieces look good going out and going outside. The Outdoor Research Petra Pants are no exception.

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July 12, 2016 1 comment
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Pivotte Touring Merino Tank Review
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Pivotte Touring Tank

by Paulina Dao July 6, 2016
written by Paulina Dao

Pivotte Touring Merino Tank Review

Imagine a tank top that you can wear from date to dirtbag. When the founders of Pivotte set out to design their capsule collection, they envisioned a line of clothing that could transition seamlessly from play to work and back again. The Pivotte Touring Tank is no exception to that vision.

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July 6, 2016 2 comments
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Black Diamond Creek Pants Review
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How to Spend a Weekend in Carmel

by Paulina Dao June 28, 2016
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Granite Creek bouldering

Living in San Francisco, I’m super lucky to have many beautiful destinations within a few hours’ driving distance. Mendocino, Napa, Carmel, Big Sur… For me, that means that most of these places are usually long day trips. I’m lucky to have finally spent a weekend on the Central Coast. Read on to see how to spend an idyllic weekend in Carmel.

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June 28, 2016 1 comment
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  • About
    • About Paulina
    • Why Don’t They Look Like Me? The Diversity Dilemma in Outdoor Media
    • Contact Me
  • Climbing
    • Bouldering at Castle Hill, New Zealand
    • Bouldering at the Jardines, Queenstown, New Zealand
    • The Best Beginner Boulders in the Buttermilks, Bishop, CA
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Travel
  • Destinations
    • California
    • Iceland
    • Idaho
    • Washington
    • Utah
    • Greece
    • New Zealand
    • Norway
  • Gear Reviews
    • How to Build Out a Subaru Outback Without Any Building
  • Work With Me!