Occasionally, it’s ok to pinch yourself and then give yourself a pat on the back. If you’d told me 5, heck even 2 years ago, that I’d be published in a National Geographic print magazine—even a sister title—I would’ve laughed.
All in Travel
La Sentinelle: Founders Bruno Compagnet and Layla Kerley Lead With Their Hearts
In a world driven by ego, competition, and self-gratification, Layla and Bruno’s La Sentinelle is a true Renaissance for ski mountaineering. Created to celebrate the real spirit of adventure and share it with their core community, they say the non-competitive ski traverse holds its merit is in its diverse participants and exceptional terrain.
Why There’s Nothing Quite Like Golden Hour Hiking In The French Alps
“Often in the mountains, we get caught up in doing. Running this trail, riding that park, competing in this event, climbing that face. Simply going out for a hike can seem like too little action, not pushing ourselves enough, not beating a personal best. But I think, in all honesty, that’s exactly why we need it.”
Onsen & Origiri: My First Time Skiing In Japan
“Enjoying everything from hilarious 90s pop playing from chairlift loudspeakers to pizza-box sized single chairlifts, it finally happens. The snow gods turn it on and we don’t see the sun for days. The whole resort wear contagious wild powder-fuelled grins, as if everyone’s caught incomprehensible stoke overnight.”
A Big Mission to Mueller Hut, Mount Cook National Park
Most probably one of my biggest challenges but greatest achievements! Ski touring to Mueller Hut has been on my todo list for the past 3 years since living in New Zealand…
5 Best Spots for Autumn Hues in Wanaka, New Zealand
With changing seasons, Lake Wanaka takes on a whole new life. The lake reflects Autumn hues and the town slows slightly, sighing relief before Winter shows her pretty face and we're thrown into full ski mode. Check out the 5 top spots for Autumn hues in the heart of NZ’s Southern Alps…
Flying Solo: Travelling Alone through the Philippines
Boarding my first of 3 flights in Queenstown, NZ, I had no idea what the Philippines 7,000+ islands had in store for me. Travelling solo, I had booked my flight in haste with the kind of "fuck it" attitude that I've become accustomed to using when you're a single gal in a big wide world…