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Camping / Backpacking

Camping Progressions To Get You Started

POV You want to start camping or try it out but you don t really know where to begin Is that you Heck yeah you re in the right place 🤘 Let s being with YOU get to define what

Nutrition / Meals

What and How Much to Eat During Long Runs

It s important to eat during long runs to keep you from cramping dropping blood sugar or losing energy Here s some ideas and tips to keep you energized

Nutrition / Meals

Easy Snacks for Hiking & Adventures

We all know the real reason why I love hiking backpacking and outdoor adventure because I get not only to spend time outside and on trail but that time includes MANY MANY SNACKS What more could a gal want All

Training / Fitness

How to Train for Vert Without Mountains

You can still train for vert and to play BIG in the mountains even if you don t live near the mountains I promise 😉 Not everyone has easy access to varying elevation profiles and stout summits but need to

Trail Safety

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

I am a HUGE playing outdoors exploring new trails and spending time away from screens I do not think we do this enough nudge nudge Not only do I love seeing more people with dirt under their feet and eating

Hiking / Trail Running

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Outside of wildlife encounters and getting lost how to use the bathroom while hiking trail running and backpacking is a common concern And it is the topic that no one reallllllly wants to talk about but is important TO talk

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Trail Safety

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

Hiking / Trail Running

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Outdoor Gear

The Ten Essentials for Hiking

The Ten Essentials are a collection of items gear that will be helpful in case of an emergency change in weather or injury Think of these things as staples in your day pack amp tailored to your specific adventure 👉

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Camping / Backpacking

Camping Progressions To Get You Started

Nutrition / Meals

What and How Much to Eat During Long Runs

Nutrition / Meals

Easy Snacks for Hiking & Adventures

Training / Fitness

How to Train for Vert Without Mountains

Trail Safety

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

Hiking / Trail Running

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Hiking / Trail Running

How to Start Hiking with Your Kids

Hiking / Trail Running

Choosing the Best Hiking Trail

Trail Reports

Trail Report: Mount Tallac

Outdoor Gear

Hiking and Camping Gear & Clothing

Outdoor Gear

The Ten Essentials for Hiking

Travel / Adventure Trips

Trailblazers Adventure Trip to the Grand Tetons (Part 2)

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Welcome to the blog

Grab a coffee, bring your sense of adventure, and browse around.

Recent Blog Posts

Camping Progressions To Get You Started

Read More

What and How Much to Eat During Long Runs

Read More

Easy Snacks for Hiking & Adventures

Read More

How to Train for Vert Without Mountains

Read More

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

Read More

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Read More

GRAB THE FREEBIE

Your Ultimate Hiking Packing List

Spotlight Posts:

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

Read More

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Read More

The Ten Essentials for Hiking

Read More

Browse All Posts:

Camping Progressions To Get You Started

What and How Much to Eat During Long Runs

Easy Snacks for Hiking & Adventures

How to Train for Vert Without Mountains

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

How to Start Hiking with Your Kids

Choosing the Best Hiking Trail

Trail Report: Mount Tallac

Hiking and Camping Gear & Clothing

The Ten Essentials for Hiking

Trailblazers Adventure Trip to the Grand Tetons (Part 2)

Come hang with us at Stoke Central

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Articles to educate + empower

Chasing Summits

Step-up training program

Hiking packing list

Free & comprehensive checklist

Down and In

Book of quotes to inspire

Work With Me

Solo summits blueprint

6-week educational course

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Consultations

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Collaborations

Let's create some sh*t together

Group Trips

Adventure with fellow Trailblazers

Stoke Central

Trailblazers' Online Community

Our Partners

Brands we love (+ some discounts!)

About Bethany

Founder of Trailblazers

Explore the Blog

Articles to empower you

Chasing Summits

A step-up training guide

Hiking packing list

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