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🥾Chasing trails & wild places
📍Oregon | cozy stays + adventure travel
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🌻 Join me for women’s hikes ⬇️

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Meet the women behind so many of the incredible photos you see from YLA trips. 📸🌎

Our YLA photographers do so much more than document beautiful destinations. They capture the people, the places, and all the little moments in between.

Plus they help assist the trip leaders and bring all the good vibes! 🤩

One of my favorite parts? Our women get to be IN the memories instead of always being the one behind the camera. 🙌🏼

And these women are pretty adventurous themselves. They hike, climb, paddle, get up ridiculously early for sunrise, and jump right into the experience alongside us.

Swipe to learn more about these amazing ladies and show them some love in the comments! ❤️

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Want to stay in a historic fire lookout tower? It takes a lot of work, but the payoff is worth it. The mint-green cabin at Gold Butte Lookout in the Willamette National Forest is one of the most charming lookouts in Oregon with panoramic views of Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood and the Three Sisters.

Reservations open in late December for bookings through June, so be ready with an account at recreation.gov.

Would you go? Share with a friend you want to bring with you.

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If you’re craving an epic Oregon adventure, put the Oregon Coast Trail on your radar.

The OCT follows roughly 425 miles of Oregon’s coastline and is divided into 10 sections, so you can make it as big or small of an adventure as you want. Take on a day hike, work through a section over a few trips, or go for the whole thing!

You’ll hike through forests, tide pools, beaches, and rocky headlands, with small coastal towns along the way when you need a meal or a place to stay.

Actually thinking about hiking it? The Oregon Coast Trail Foundation is the place to start. They have maps, logistics, safety tips, and everything you need to start figuring out your route. Click here visittheoregoncoast.com/activities/the-oregon-coast-trail/ or head to the link in bio.

Which section of the OCT are you adding to your list?

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😅PSA for hikers: The last person to reach the rest spot ALSO deserves to rest and enjoy the view.

Please don’t turn their arrival into, “Okay, everyone’s here! LET’S GO!” 😭😂

If they just got there, give them 5 minutes to breathe, hydrate, take the picture, and question all their life choices before we start walking again.

Shoutout to my hiking friends @chari.nicole.b @trailhaven and @forestsandfriends for actually giving me that extra time to soak it all in before moving on. ❤️

I have been in both ends of this and as we lead group hikes that is a reminder for us too! 😅❤️

↗️Share this PSA with the hikers in your life!

Slow hikers • Take your time • Womens hikes • Enjoy the view • Fast hikers •

#hikelikeagirl #takeiteasy #oregonhikes #womanhiker #goplaces

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Some views are earned twice.

First by the climb, and then by the patience.

We spent hours wrapped in clouds, wondering if the mountain would ever make an appearance. The wind never let up, and for a while, the view wasn’t what we expected.

But sometimes the best part of the adventure is trusting that not everything reveals itself right away.

And when the clouds finally parted… it was worth every minute of waiting. 💚

#mthood #backpacking #oregonsummer #pnwlife

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There was so much packed into our Peru trip with @your.limitless.adventures, but if I had to highlight one part of the experience, it would be this 3-day trek through the Andes and along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It was easily the hardest part of the trip, but also one of the most rewarding.

It challenged us in all the ways you’d expect: altitude, tired legs, cold mornings, and long days. But it was also such a special experience from start to finish.

The scenery was unreal, the food the team made for us everyday was so good, and getting to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate made the whole journey even more meaningful.

Doing something hard together, encouraging each other through the tough moments, and sharing the experience with such an amazing group of women made it all even better.

Trips like this remind me that adventure isn’t just about the beauty of the places you see. It’s also about what happens in you while you’re out there doing hard, beautiful things. 🤍

Special shout out to our guides @apurimacadventuretours that showed us their beautiful country in the most professional way!

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An amazing trip in the peruvian andes.. explore live and enjoy the best destinations in Perú..
@apurimacadventuretours is a local company based in Cusco city, we are locals guides and great travel planners, join us for an increíble experience. We organize custom group & private tours, to the best destinations in Cusco.

#hiking #girlstrip #familytrip #machupicchu #adventures

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📍Tunnel Falls with Women’s Group Hike

🥾 13 miles round-trip
⛰️ 2.100 ft elevation gain
🔄 Out and Back
⏰ Approx 6 hours to complete

I think this might be one of the coolest waterfall hikes in Oregon.

It rained the entire hike. We were completely soaked, our legs were tired, and by the end those miles definitely felt long. But when we saw Tunnel Falls, we all knew every wet, muddy, exhausting mile had been worth it.

If you’ve been wanting to get outside more, meet new adventure friends, or you’ve been waiting for someone to explore with, come join us at @pines.and.soul.

We’re building a community of women who crave adventure, connection, and unforgettable experiences and we meet every month to hike somewhere together. We would love to adventure with you! ❤️🌲🥾

Send me a DM or check link in bio to sign up to our Newsletter!

#tunnelfalls #womenshikinggroups #pinesandsoul #oregonhikes #waterfallhike

PNW adventures • women who hike • healing in nature • confidence through adventure • group hike magic • always exploring • experiences over things • live life outside

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An amazing trip to Lares trek, Inca trail hike to Machupicchu and Rainbow Mountain.
We start with our meeting in Cusco, it was an amazing time talking about our whole plan, these amazing group of girls were so exited about this memorable trip..
Just meeting them i knew we will end up being family.. so the great aventure trip start with a Sacred Valley tour and we end with the spectacular colorful Rainbow Mountain.. I was bless such an amazing sweetheart people.. Thank you Pachamama !!!!
I know i will see them again and go for another adventure tríp..
See you soon family.. Pachamama Team
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.#trekking #camping #adventure #peruvianandes #incatrail m

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Peru⬇️

There are a few places in this world that make you feel at home, even after you’ve traveled thousands of miles to get there.

Peru is one of those places.

I connected deeply with the culture—a way of life rooted in family, community, simplicity, and caring for one another.

You help me today. I help you tomorrow.

And then something unexpected happened.

A group of women, strangers only days before, came together to do something hard.

We climbed mountains, slept in the cold, pushed our limits, and faced our own challenges along the way.

Whenever one of us struggled, the others stepped in. We slowed down. We checked on each other. We carried what we could and offered what we had.

Without ever discussing it, we became a beautiful reflection of the very culture we came to experience.

Maybe that’s the secret.

When you seek experiences that stretch you, you find people who value the same things.

And sometimes, thousands of miles from home, you find both a place and a group of people that feel like home.

—Traci Decker

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Polished Stone ⬇️

Take in this moment.
Breathe in the crisp air.
Listen to the leaves whisper in the wind.
Hear the buzz of cicadas,
the tiny chirps of hummingbirds,
the distant train rolling along the valley floor.

Because moments like this
do not come often.

There are places in this world
so well known,
so well traveled,
that their stone has been polished smooth
by millions of footsteps.

The Inca Trail—
the ancient road to Machu Picchu—
is one such place.

People make this pilgrimage for many reasons:

For the pride earned
one step at a time.

To touch a piece of history.

To feel connected
to something larger than themselves.

To stand in awe
of what humans—
not so different from us—
were capable of building.

And perhaps that is why these places move us.

They remind us that if human hands
could carve a city into the clouds,
then we, too,
can build something beautiful
with our brief time here.

The polished stones remind us
that we are only passing through—
a mere moment
in the long story of this earth.

And yet,
every footstep leaves its mark.

—Traci Decker
@apurimacadventuretours

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Thinking about taking on the Timberline Trail? Here’s what to know ⬇️
🥾 The trail

This 40-mile/multi-day loop around Mt. Hood comes with about 10,000 ft of elevation gain and is recommended for experienced backpackers. Not ready for the full loop? The Meadows to Cloud Cap section is stunning on its own. Set up a car shuttle at each end and you’re good to go.

🏔️ Where to start

Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline Lodge or Cloud Cap are all solid trailheads. We hiked counterclockwise from Timberline Lodge.

⛺️ Best campsites

Ramona Falls · Lamberson Butte · Paradise Park · Elk Cove · Cloud Cap

🌊 River crossing tips

More than 9 glacial crossings means strategy matters. Cross early before melt raises water levels, use trekking poles, unbuckle your hip belt and always scout up or downstream for shallower options. If it feels unsafe, trust that instinct.

📅 Best window

Mid-July through mid-September when snow has mostly cleared, wildflowers are peaking and rivers are at their most manageable.

Stay safe and happy trails.

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