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Ahnu Footwear Twain Harte Boots

by Paulina Dao January 12, 2015
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Ahnu Footwear Twaine Hart Boots review

Named after a little vacation town in California, the Ahnu Footwear Twain Harte boots blend both form and function for a solid apres ski boot or lightweight winter hiking shoe.

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Mountain Loop Highway: Big Four Ice Caves

by Paulina Dao January 6, 2015
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Happy New Year, friends! I wish there were words to adequately describe the awesomeness of how I kicked off the new year. I barely made it past midnight, but the next morning, I set off to see the Big Four Ice Caves with Lee, Tara, Mike, Terry and John.

It’s not the biggest adventure, or even the most badass, but the ice caves were a spectacular sight. The company, even better. Sometimes it’s not about the destination. Sometimes it’s just about who you’re with (or the journey, ha, ha). Cheers to 2015! Looking forward to hanging out with you all!

Mountain Loop Highway: Big Four Ice Caves

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Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze

by Paulina Dao December 29, 2014
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Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze Apple Quinoa Cinnamon

Let’s face it, sometimes adult food isn’t that fun. I’d rather eat gummy vitamins over swallowing pills any day. And GoGurts are so much more fun than regular yogurt in a cup. Oh, and don’t get me started on Lunchables; I still pick up a pack here and there, for old time’s sake.

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Hiking Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park

by Paulina Dao December 22, 2014
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Hiking Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias

Craving solitude amongst big trees? Hike Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias. The least visited of the three groves, this grove of sequoias is my favorite in Yosemite National Park.

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December 22, 2014 1 comment
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Outdoor Research Mainstay Beanie

by Paulina Dao December 17, 2014
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Outdoor Research Mainstay Beanie

Cold weather is quickly creeping upon us, and the best way to keep warm is to keep your noggin’ covered. The Outdoor Research Mainstay Beanie is a fun pop of color and poof for retaining heat on your head. I was instantly drawn to obnoxious brightness of the black/lemongrass combo.

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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!