I lived in Colorado for almost five years and had a season ski pass for the majority of those years. I've been skiing at Breckenridge, Aspen, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Copper ski resorts in Colorado as well as North Star in California. Sometimes I took a day ski trip and then other times I rented a place and stayed overnight. Here is what I would pack on a ski trip of various lengths and why. If you are … [Read more...] about The Don’t Forget Ski Trip Packing List (+ Printable PDF)
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9 Camper Remodels that will Make You Want to Travel
Camper remodels are becoming so popular right now! You practically can't be on Instagram without seeing one. I love the idea of staying in a camper versus a tent or a motel this vacation. But first, why stay in a camper on your next vacation? Cruising the United States can be an awesome way to spend your vacation, but it can also be pricey. A stay at a cheap motel isn’t cheap anymore. If you do it … [Read more...] about 9 Camper Remodels that will Make You Want to Travel
13 Camping Hacks Everyone Should Know About
Looking for camping hacks for the summer? Spending time in the great outdoors is cathartic. Not only are you taking a break from work, but you’re spending time in nature, where the air is fresher, the sun seems to shine brighter and you just feel better. That said, not everyone’s prepared for a trip to the wilderness. Here are our favorite camping hacks! A Camping Tip: Car Camping for Beginners If … [Read more...] about 13 Camping Hacks Everyone Should Know About
The Ultimate Colorado Summer Vacation Bucket List
We're selling our house in Colorado this summer and honestly I'm sad about it. We LOVED living there. Today I went through all of our pictures to reminisce about our life there (which was amazing!) Here are my top Colorado summer bucket list items in case any of you make it out there! Visit The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Make sure you take the tour of the Olympic Training Center where … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Colorado Summer Vacation Bucket List
10 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Want to Be a Mountain Girl
I'm reading The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna. In the book, Elle talks about going to a dinner party once where guests had to write down their secret, wildest dreams on a piece of paper and then later in the night, read them out loud. If I attended that dinner party, I would have written down that I want to be a mountain girl. What is a Mountain Girl? A … [Read more...] about 10 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Want to Be a Mountain Girl
11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better
There is something about the Western part of the U.S. that is magical and very different from other parts of the country. I've been lucky enough to live in the West for the past five years. I lived in Colorado for just over four years and then moved to California earlier this year. Below are the top reasons why moving west changed my life for the better. 1. The hiking and skiing out west is better than … [Read more...] about 11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better