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Stephen & Giselle backpacking the Sierra High Route

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We are Giselle and Stephen, a couple of California natives with a HUGE passion for outdoor adventure & travel! We thrive on exploring everywhere from the beach to the backcountry, and we just can’t get enough of it! From backpacking and camping to traveling abroad, we’ve got your couple’s travel inspo covered!

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Nothing like a swim with a view ✨ . In between o

Nothing like a swim with a view ✨
.
In between our several hikes throughout the day at Yosemite, we pulled up next to the Merced River and decided we had to take a dip! 💦 We love a change of scenery and swimming in this meadow surrounded by Yosemite Falls was absolutely gorgeous!
.
We highly recommend stopping by Sentinel Beach and relaxing here in between hikes. We decided to have a nice little picnic next to the river and it was so nice to sit back and enjoy the view 😍
.
What is your favorite way to cool off during the summer?

Our Couple’s Adventure Photography Gear Guide is

Our Couple’s Adventure Photography Gear Guide is LIVE 📷
:::
We have been getting a lot of questions regarding how we take our pictures and what we use. Honestly taking pictures as a couple is hard sometimes 😅 We used to balance our camera on things, run back and forth between timers, and have to ask strangers to take a picture for us which would not always turn out the way we wanted. We have created our list of gear to make capturing moments while adventuring so much easier!
:::
Check the link in our bio for our New YouTube video and Blog for our Gear Guide ☝🏼 We hope that it can help you guys have more opportunities to create and less of a hassle of what gear to use.
:::
What is the most important piece of gear in your setup? 📷
:::
(DISCLAIMER - Please be cautious and do not attempt unless very experienced in mountaineering. Be safe out adventuring!)

What kind of adventuring will you be doing this su

What kind of adventuring will you be doing this summer? 🚙
:::
As COVID cases in California continue to rise we do not think we will be able to travel too far from home. The good thing is, we have so many hidden gems near us to explore 😊
:::
We have a few trips this summer we are really looking forward to! So far we have planned a road trip in California and a backpacking trip ⛰ It is amazing how many incredible places there are near you when you go looking for them. 👀
:::
This is one of our favorite sunrise spots in Santa Barbara ☝🏼 What else in California would you like to see from us? We are so excited to explore more of our home state!
:::
What kind of traveling will you be doing this summer? Staying 🏠 or ✈️?

Would you wake up at 3:30am for a sunrise like thi

Would you wake up at 3:30am for a sunrise like this?😴☀️
:::
We left home late after work on Friday and did not get to sleep until after 11pm. We were laying there in bed so giddy to wake up the next morning for sunrise and spend the whole day in Yosemite 🤩
:::
We woke up so groggy and started to drive into the valley. If you have visited Yosemite, before you see the valley, you drive through this LONG tunnel and come out to Tunnel view (pictures above☝🏼) The light hitting that valley that morning made the lack of sleep totally worth it.
:::
There is something different about sitting on a cliff listening to the birds and sounds of nature right before the sun hits you that makes it all worth it.
:::
Would you wake up for a view like this for sunrise? ☀️

📷 @canonusa EOS 80D + Canon 17-55 f2.8 lens 1/125 sec • ISO 100 • 35mm f/9

Yosemite National Park in ONE DAY☀️ ('𝘀𝗮

Yosemite National Park in ONE DAY☀️
('𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲' 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿)
:::
Yosemite is our favorite National Park we have been to and right now you can only visit using a Day Pass. Whether you are a Yosemite Veteran or a First Timer, we want to help you make the most out of your day pass!
:::
📍Tunnel View - the first view of Yosemite Valley and iconic half dome when entering the park ⛰
📍 Mist Trail - 3 mile out and back trail that takes you to Vernal Falls and Yosemite Falls! Do this early to avoid the rush
📍Yosemite Falls - check out Lower Yosemite Falls for a walk up and hike to Upper Yosemite Falls if you are feeling adventurous
📍 Sentinel and Cooks Meadow - beautiful views of Yosemite Falls and East loop trail 🌿
📍 Glacier Point (Pictured Above ☝🏼) Overlooks the whole valley and is the best view of Half Dome in the Park!
📍Taft Point - Favorite view of El Cap and perfect sunset location 🔥
:::
We started off our adventure in Yosemite National Park for sunrise and left after sunset. We had the opportunity to do all the things listed above during our Day Pass window
:::
What is your favorite thing to do in Yosemite National Park? Have you ever been to Yosemite? Did you get lucky and get a day pass yet?

📷 @canonusa EOS 80D + Canon 17-55 f2.8 lens 1/40 sec • ISO 100 • 55mm f/10

We want to share a bit about US 😊 ::: I have se

We want to share a bit about US 😊
:::
I have seen this game played so many times so we thought we would give it a try! 2 truths and 1 lie about each of us. Who can get them all right? 😉
:::
GISELLE
1. I am a natural brunette
2. I have bungee jumped, skydived, and hang glided
3. I had never backpacked before meeting Stephen
:::
STEPHEN
1. I have done Taekwondo since I was 3 years old🥋
2. I have never been skydiving, hang gliding, or bungee jumping
3. I am vegan
:::
What do you think is true about us? Tell us something about yourself in the comments below 👇🏼 We love getting to know more about this amazing community 🥰 Check our our stories for the correct answer ☝🏼

Would you stand on this 3200 ft drop? 💭 . From

Would you stand on this 3200 ft drop? 💭
.
From an incredible weekend spent camping, hiking, and enjoying early morning sunrises in one of our favorite places in the world. 🏞 There’s something magical about Yosemite. It’s impossible to not be in a good mood here. Standing on these insane rock formations makes you feel so alive and in the moment ✨ Even though we were just there, we already can’t wait to go back.
.
Where’s your favorite place in the world? 🌍

It’s all in the little things ✨ . Adventuri

It’s all in the little things ✨
.
Adventuring as a couple is not always as glamorous as it looks. But Stephen makes it so much more enjoyable 💕
.
On early sunrise missions, he drives so I can get a little more extra sleep. 💤 He surprises me with my favorite drinks hidden in our cooler to cheers at sunset. 🍻He packs extra jackets of his because he knows I get cold easily. 🧥On long steep hikes & trips, he’s constantly reminds me that “we’re almost there!” and gives other motivational words to get me to the top. 🏁 He offers to take some of my weight for backpacking (but I still try to refuse because I’m stubborn 😂)🎒
.
Who is your favorite person to adventure with? Tag them below! 👫

Here’s the lowdown on Ultra Light Backcountry Ca

Here’s the lowdown on Ultra Light Backcountry Camping! 🏕
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The biggest challenge of adventuring in the backcountry is keeping your backpack as light as possible while still packing the things you need. Avoid rookie mistakes by following the tips below! 🤙🏻
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∙Split up your gear with your crew 🎒
∙Invest in lightweight gear, especially in a tent or bivy sack, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad ⛺️
∙Pack minimal clothing-you don’t need several outfits! 🥾
∙Bring dehydrated food 🍴
∙Pack a water filter so you don’t need to carry as much water on you (but make sure you know where water is available) 🚰
∙Bring a headlamp instead of a flashlight 🔦
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Have you gone backcountry camping or backpacking before? If you have any questions on what to bring or what it’s like let us know below! 👇🏻
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(Camera Settings: 1/15 sec ∙ f/4.5 ∙ ISO 2000)

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Nothing like a swim with a view ✨ . In between o

Nothing like a swim with a view ✨
.
In between our several hikes throughout the day at Yosemite, we pulled up next to the Merced River and decided we had to take a dip! 💦 We love a change of scenery and swimming in this meadow surrounded by Yosemite Falls was absolutely gorgeous!
.
We highly recommend stopping by Sentinel Beach and relaxing here in between hikes. We decided to have a nice little picnic next to the river and it was so nice to sit back and enjoy the view 😍
.
What is your favorite way to cool off during the summer?

Our Couple’s Adventure Photography Gear Guide is

Our Couple’s Adventure Photography Gear Guide is LIVE 📷
:::
We have been getting a lot of questions regarding how we take our pictures and what we use. Honestly taking pictures as a couple is hard sometimes 😅 We used to balance our camera on things, run back and forth between timers, and have to ask strangers to take a picture for us which would not always turn out the way we wanted. We have created our list of gear to make capturing moments while adventuring so much easier!
:::
Check the link in our bio for our New YouTube video and Blog for our Gear Guide ☝🏼 We hope that it can help you guys have more opportunities to create and less of a hassle of what gear to use.
:::
What is the most important piece of gear in your setup? 📷
:::
(DISCLAIMER - Please be cautious and do not attempt unless very experienced in mountaineering. Be safe out adventuring!)

What kind of adventuring will you be doing this su

What kind of adventuring will you be doing this summer? 🚙
:::
As COVID cases in California continue to rise we do not think we will be able to travel too far from home. The good thing is, we have so many hidden gems near us to explore 😊
:::
We have a few trips this summer we are really looking forward to! So far we have planned a road trip in California and a backpacking trip ⛰ It is amazing how many incredible places there are near you when you go looking for them. 👀
:::
This is one of our favorite sunrise spots in Santa Barbara ☝🏼 What else in California would you like to see from us? We are so excited to explore more of our home state!
:::
What kind of traveling will you be doing this summer? Staying 🏠 or ✈️?

Would you wake up at 3:30am for a sunrise like thi

Would you wake up at 3:30am for a sunrise like this?😴☀️
:::
We left home late after work on Friday and did not get to sleep until after 11pm. We were laying there in bed so giddy to wake up the next morning for sunrise and spend the whole day in Yosemite 🤩
:::
We woke up so groggy and started to drive into the valley. If you have visited Yosemite, before you see the valley, you drive through this LONG tunnel and come out to Tunnel view (pictures above☝🏼) The light hitting that valley that morning made the lack of sleep totally worth it.
:::
There is something different about sitting on a cliff listening to the birds and sounds of nature right before the sun hits you that makes it all worth it.
:::
Would you wake up for a view like this for sunrise? ☀️

📷 @canonusa EOS 80D + Canon 17-55 f2.8 lens 1/125 sec • ISO 100 • 35mm f/9

Yosemite National Park in ONE DAY☀️ ('𝘀𝗮

Yosemite National Park in ONE DAY☀️
('𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲' 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿)
:::
Yosemite is our favorite National Park we have been to and right now you can only visit using a Day Pass. Whether you are a Yosemite Veteran or a First Timer, we want to help you make the most out of your day pass!
:::
📍Tunnel View - the first view of Yosemite Valley and iconic half dome when entering the park ⛰
📍 Mist Trail - 3 mile out and back trail that takes you to Vernal Falls and Yosemite Falls! Do this early to avoid the rush
📍Yosemite Falls - check out Lower Yosemite Falls for a walk up and hike to Upper Yosemite Falls if you are feeling adventurous
📍 Sentinel and Cooks Meadow - beautiful views of Yosemite Falls and East loop trail 🌿
📍 Glacier Point (Pictured Above ☝🏼) Overlooks the whole valley and is the best view of Half Dome in the Park!
📍Taft Point - Favorite view of El Cap and perfect sunset location 🔥
:::
We started off our adventure in Yosemite National Park for sunrise and left after sunset. We had the opportunity to do all the things listed above during our Day Pass window
:::
What is your favorite thing to do in Yosemite National Park? Have you ever been to Yosemite? Did you get lucky and get a day pass yet?

📷 @canonusa EOS 80D + Canon 17-55 f2.8 lens 1/40 sec • ISO 100 • 55mm f/10

We want to share a bit about US 😊 ::: I have se

We want to share a bit about US 😊
:::
I have seen this game played so many times so we thought we would give it a try! 2 truths and 1 lie about each of us. Who can get them all right? 😉
:::
GISELLE
1. I am a natural brunette
2. I have bungee jumped, skydived, and hang glided
3. I had never backpacked before meeting Stephen
:::
STEPHEN
1. I have done Taekwondo since I was 3 years old🥋
2. I have never been skydiving, hang gliding, or bungee jumping
3. I am vegan
:::
What do you think is true about us? Tell us something about yourself in the comments below 👇🏼 We love getting to know more about this amazing community 🥰 Check our our stories for the correct answer ☝🏼

Would you stand on this 3200 ft drop? 💭 . From

Would you stand on this 3200 ft drop? 💭
.
From an incredible weekend spent camping, hiking, and enjoying early morning sunrises in one of our favorite places in the world. 🏞 There’s something magical about Yosemite. It’s impossible to not be in a good mood here. Standing on these insane rock formations makes you feel so alive and in the moment ✨ Even though we were just there, we already can’t wait to go back.
.
Where’s your favorite place in the world? 🌍

It’s all in the little things ✨ . Adventuri

It’s all in the little things ✨
.
Adventuring as a couple is not always as glamorous as it looks. But Stephen makes it so much more enjoyable 💕
.
On early sunrise missions, he drives so I can get a little more extra sleep. 💤 He surprises me with my favorite drinks hidden in our cooler to cheers at sunset. 🍻He packs extra jackets of his because he knows I get cold easily. 🧥On long steep hikes & trips, he’s constantly reminds me that “we’re almost there!” and gives other motivational words to get me to the top. 🏁 He offers to take some of my weight for backpacking (but I still try to refuse because I’m stubborn 😂)🎒
.
Who is your favorite person to adventure with? Tag them below! 👫

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