Randi with a pair of hiking boots

I like playing outside.

I was never much of an outdoors person in my teens and 20s, but once I started my current day job, I had to adapt… fast.

As it turns out, I love hiking, camping, backpacking, trail running, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding and everything in between!

Here’s where you can find information about all my outdoors adventures here in northern Arizona and beyond.

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Here’s all the well-tested and well-loved gear I use for hiking, camping, backpacking, paddling and more.

New to outdoorsy things? Shopping for rec gear doesn’t have to be costly or intimidating. Here are some tips for finding gear that works for you at an affordable cost.

Looking for a list of easy-to-moderate hikes in the red rocks of Sedona? Here are some of my favorites.

PRODUCTS I LOVE

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Lowa Renegade Warm GTX Mid
Lowa Renegade Warm GTX Mid
HydroFlask water bottle
HydroFlask water bottle
Marmot rain jacket
Marmot rain jacket
Leatherman “Skeletool”
Leatherman “Skeletool”
Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50
Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50
Black Diamond headlamp
Black Diamond headlamp
REI “Flash 22” day pack
REI “Flash 22” day pack
Danner “Mountain Light” hiking boots
Danner “Mountain Light” hiking boots
Prana “Halle” pants
Prana “Halle” pants
Smartwool thermal merino baselayers
Smartwool thermal merino baselayers
Patagonia “NanoPuff” jacket
Patagonia “NanoPuff” jacket
Patagonia long-sleeved “Capilene Cool” shirts
Patagonia long-sleeved “Capilene Cool” shirts
Saucony “Peregrine” trail runners
Saucony “Peregrine” trail runners
Goodr “OG” sunglasses
Goodr “OG” sunglasses
Smartwool socks
Smartwool socks
Lululemon “Energy” bra
Lululemon “Energy” bra
Lululemon “Hotty Hot” shorts
Lululemon “Hotty Hot” shorts

MY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

RECREATION

Here’s some of the fun stuff I do outside. Type 2 fun included.

NATIONAL PARKS

Just a few of the cool National Parks Service-managed places I’ve been!

MORE INFORMATIONAL “HOW TO” POSTS

OUTDOORS 101

Wondering what I carry in my hiking pack, how I find trails and what’s in my gear closet? Here you go!