Hey there 👋🏼! My name is Kristin and I’m here to help you get outside! I found my passion for the outdoors just a few years ago and love sharing my journey in the hopes of getting others to get out there and recreate responsibly, too!
A little about my story….
I grew up in the land of corn (Indiana) and was not at all what you’d call outdoorsy! After graduating college, I moved to Chicago and I guess party girl was a pretty accurate label for me during those times. I found myself working in a stressful and underwhelming job in finance with an over three hour commute time each day and knew that life wasn’t for me. I made a huge decision without really knowing anyone out this way and moved to Colorful Colorado for law school and have been here ever since!
My adventure journey didn’t begin until years later – and for some not so great reasons. In the span of two years, I found myself caring for my young son as a single mom, getting divorced, having to manage a new house, all while having a really scary health journey. Naturally, this also seemed like a great time to dive into an incredibly toxic relationship. Ope.
After receiving a diagnosis of multiple autoimmune disease and a really serious food allergy – I started to piece my life back together, but in a new and better way. I kicked toxic guy to the curb (👋🏼), started making healthier choices, figured out how to manage my illnesses that are now a part of my life, and somehow found my way to hiking beginning in 2019.
And what a ride it’s been! Through hiking, I’ve become a better person and mom. I found traveling, photography, and travel writing. I’m happier, healthier, and will talk about the benefits hiking holds for psychical and mental health to anyone who will listen!
Whether you’re just starting on your journey, looking to adventure solo, need some road trip or hiking ideas…or just trying to figure out a way to adventure with your family without losing your mind – I got you ❤️!
Kristin Hikes Colorado 