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Long distance hiker | World traveler | Messy hair aficionado

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The Whimsical Woman

Professional dirt collector and world's okayest hiker.

This is how much it cost me to hike the Pacific Crest Trail

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Having long hair can be extremely annoying at time

Having long hair can be extremely annoying at times since I, on many occasions, seem to shut it in car doors. But then it’s fun when it blows like this and there’s a small chance of propelling into space because of it. ⁣
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#visitutah #greaterzion #thewhimsicalwoman #travelutah #greaterzionutah #womenwhotravel⁣
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📸: @dyanacarmella

If you watch any of my hiking videos, it is very c

If you watch any of my hiking videos, it is very common to see me eating a Clif Bar. #sponsored It was one of the few foods I ate EVERY SINGLE DAY on the Pacific Crest Trail that I never got sick of, and I still eat them to this day. They’re made up of all the right ratios of carbs, protein, and fat for me to fuel whatever activity I am doing, which is clearly evident during my long distance thru-hikes. ⁣
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So when I saw @clifbar came out with limited-edition packaging featuring six women athletes, it was right up my alley! Although there is no thru-hiker this time around (maybe next time 😉), I loved seeing @katkanash on one of the bars! Mountain biking is a sport I have always wanted to try because I really think I would enjoy it - plus it looks really fun and wild. Even on my recent thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, I kept telling my hiking buddy that I wanted to try mountain biking every time someone rode past! ⁣
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So in honor of encouraging all of us to try something new and move our bodies however we choose (especially during these unpredictable times), Clif Bar is giving YOU 25% off bars with the Limited Edition Athlete Packaging with code CLIFBARATHLETE20. ⁣
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All of the women on the packaging are successful and passionate about their sport and it’s a great reminder for me to continue doing what I love: hiking and backpacking. So I am making a point to get outside in Eastern Virginia as much as possible and remember to connect with who I am and what I love. And maybe one day I’ll get myself on a mountain bike. 😅⁣
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Which sport on here would you like to try that you haven’t already!? ⁣
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#CLIFAthleteCollection #ClifBarCrew

This was shot in Snow Canyon State Park in Utah an

This was shot in Snow Canyon State Park in Utah and was one of the most scenic places I have been. Where was one of the prettiest places you have visited? ⁣
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The hike in was worth it. 👀 ⁣ ⁣ 📸: @vaga

The hike in was worth it. 👀 ⁣
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📸: @vagabond3
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@greaterzionutah @travelmindset #greaterzion #travelmindset #travelutah #thewhimsicalwoman

“Utah is pretty freaking cool, right?” - My hu

“Utah is pretty freaking cool, right?” - My husband ⁣
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@greaterzionutah @travelmindset #greaterzion #travelmindset #travelutah #thewhimsicalwoman #cotopaxi 📸: @dyanacarmella

Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 14⁣ Mile 163.2 - 171 // 7.

Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 14⁣
Mile 163.2 - 171 // 7.8 miles⁣
LAST DAY⁣
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It was our last day and we were exhausted, but so excited. The morning was overcast and cool and we had mainly downhill until the trailhead where my dad would be waiting for us. ⁣
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Thank you @tahoerimtrail for building and maintaining this beautiful trail. It gave us life in a time when life seemed dull and even scary.
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#tahoerimtrail #keeptahoeblue #thewhimsicalwoman #thruhikethetrt #waymarkgearco

To me, the best nature photos are the ones that ar

To me, the best nature photos are the ones that aren’t posed and easily controlled. Like this. 👆🏻 (That hair though.) I love connecting with nature without having to pretend on social media that dirt and wind and bad days don’t exist. ⁣
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I applied to be the Pure Gold CEO for @michelobultra because the outdoors is one of the most meaningful relationships I have. My respect and appreciation for nature has literally altered the direction of my life, and I believe sharing my experiences can positively alter someone else’s life as well. And I would rock as their #PureGoldCEO because I love capturing the beauty this world has to offer, without taking away and trying to polish some of the harsher elements that exist. Have I mentioned I’m a professional dirt collector? My specialty is a dirt mustache.
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PLUS, I love beer. Like a lot. 🍺 ⁣
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#promo

Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 13⁣ Mile 152.3-163.2 // 10

Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 13⁣
Mile 152.3-163.2 // 10.9 miles⁣
Camped overlooking Tahoe and the Valley⁣
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It’s the last full day!! And we are STOKED. We get to take it easy, so we slept in and meandered. Meandering in nature is magical. ⁣
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But I was really thirsty. And I was checking my @guthookguides app over and over for the next stream. The cold, fresh water that awaited me was well worth the wait. ⁣
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But we had quite the surprise when we came upon Watson Lake. There were minimal cars and campers there, but one of the couples let us borrow their kayak and kayak around the small, but beautiful lake. ⁣
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We relaxed and enjoyed the perfect weather, then made our way to our final camp spot. We had views of the lake and the valley and it was perfect! But we were losing our minds. Dyana and I kept pretending the trees lining the trails were people watching us in a parade. 🥴⁣
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PS - We saw deer! 😃⁣
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#RecreateResponsibly #hikewithme⁣
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Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 12⁣ Mile 136.9-152.3 // 15

Tahoe Rim Trail - Day 12⁣
Mile 136.9-152.3 // 15.4 miles⁣⁣⁣
Camped near Carnelian Woods⁣
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⁣⁣It was the coldest and windiest night, but the sunset was incredible!! It was also the first day I was packed up and gone before @dyanacarmella. 🤪⁣
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There was a lot of downhill, and that’s just what Starburst likes. We were able to take a lot of breaks and soak up the stunning views. Do they ever end?⁣
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The answer is no. ⁣
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There was not a lot of water in this section, and we passed a water cache (thank you trail angels!!!). I didn’t need any water but I was grateful knowing others were looking out for the hikers. ⁣
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We are so close to Tahoe City! We crossed back into California and the end is near. We’re trying to embrace the final miles, but we’re also ready to be done and take a shower. ⁣
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We camped near a busy road and I kept hearing little mice or something scurrying all around my tent. I must have some cheese in my hair or something. 🧀 ⁣
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#tahoerimtrail #keeptahoeblue #RecreateResponsibly #hikewithme⁣
#madewild #wanderwomeninc⁣
#hikingbangers #allaboutadventures #optoutside #teamzpacks #linkinbio #campingdonelight #findyourbackcountry #thewhimsicalwoman #thruhike #womenwhohike #womenwhoexplore #rei #forceofnature #girlgetoutside #withguthook #forwhatstocome #choosemountains #takemoreadventures #waymarkgearco #hikenevada #hikecalifornia #laketahoe #herwanderfullife

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