In this Kari Traa base layer review, I go into detail about the best women’s merino wool base layers for winter activities, from skiing to hiking and more. From comfort to style, I break down the features of Kari Traa's base layer tops, pants, and accessories.

This is all the ski gear I’ll be using this winter!

Here are some of my absolute favorite and best winter hikes in Colorado! Winter anywhere can be a hard season to get through due to shorter days of light, but I always find winters better when I spend more time outside.

Want to get John Muir Trail (JMT) permits for 2026? This guide is for you! In this post, I’ll walk you through all the permit application options and logistics so you know what you need to do in order to score a John Muir Trail Permit for the 2026 hiking season, including how to get both a southbound or northbound JMT permit.

In this post, learn about all the photography gear I use as a travel and landscape photographer. I get asked a lot about what my camera setup is, so I’ve compiled all that information in this post to share with you along with some other recommendations!