Stuff Belle Says

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year for all of us. In this episode, we talk about the top 3 lessons we learned on and off trail.

Are you good at slowing down? In this episode, we talk about what it means to slow down, enjoy life, and make lasting memories. We took an overnight trip out in the Rae Lakes Loop and explored Paradise Valley in Kings Canyon National Park. It was the most chill trip we've ever had. You'll hear this raw and real version of us on the trail. Hope you enjoy this episode!

This episode concludes the High Sierra Trail series with hiking buddies Matty and Sharon. Reminiscing everything we experienced and learned on the HST, this episode is packed with lots of laughter and some deep life lessons. Connect with us:Follow us for updates:https://www.instagram.com/stuffbellesays/Sharon's Instagram:The G.O.A.T. - Girl On The Trailhttps://www.instagram.com/hikeologeist/Matty's Instagram:AKA, Slipzhttps://www.instagram.com/matty_va/

Have you ever gone to an opera or a seen a musical? You know when they have that intermission break in between acts where you get to get up, go get a snack at the snack bar, get a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and chitchat with friends? Well, that's what we're doing with this episode as we take a quick intermission break before we finish the High Sierra Trail series. SHORT TRAILS AFTER THE HST:Rocky Peak Trail - Simi Valley, CAPotato Chip Rock via Mt. Woodson Trail - Poway, CARay Miller Tra...

We're down to the last 2 episodes of the High Sierra Trail series. This episode dives into some of the key lessons learned while on the HST. From preparation down to the people you're with on the trail are all key components to the success of a thru-hike. These lessons are so relevant that it does not only apply on the trail but also in real life. Follow Stuff Belle Says on Instagram for updates: @stuffbellesays

Everyone wants to eat well everyday; especially while you're on a hike. Fuel is food and it's something I took time to prep for thru-hike of the High Sierra Trail. Let me know what you think of this episode and send me a message on Instagram for your tips and hacks on trail food!Here are some links of the food I recommended on this episode.Mountain House Beef Stroganoffhttps://www.mountainhouse.com/m/product/beef-stroganoff.htmlMountain House Breakfast Skillethttps://www.mountainhouse.com/M/p...

Continuing on the High Sierra Trail Series, let's talk about gear and some things I feel very deeply about hobbies like hiking, climbing and the like. Here's a list of gear that I mentioned on this episode:GENERAL GEAR:Osprey Kyte 46LREI Passage 1 TentOutdoor Vitals Summit Series StormLOFT™ Down Sleeping Bag - 0-degreesREI Co-op Stratus Insulated Air Sleeping PadJetboil Flash JavaBearVault BV450 Food ContainerSnow Peak Titanium SporkTheTentLab The Deuce #2 UL Backcountry Trowel2 Liter Ca...

This is a continuation of Part 1 of 4 in the HST Series - our 72-Mile Thru-Hike of the High Sierra Trail.On Instagram, I asked folks if they had questions about the HST so this episode is part 2 of 2 for the Q&A portion of the HST Series. Here are the questions I answered on this episode:How was the water/taking a shower?Did you experience any altitude sickness this trip?What you thought was the hardest part either mental or physical?What was in your 42-lb pack and how much weight dr...

This is Part 1 of 4 in the HST Series - our 72-Mile Thru-Hike of the High Sierra Trail.It was an epic 8 days and 7 nights traversing the Sierra Nevada from west to east concluding at the highest point in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney rising at 14,508’. On Instagram, I asked folks if they had questions about the HST so this episode is part 1 of 2 for the Q&A portion of the HST Series. Here are the questions I answered on this episode:What gave you the runs?Did you ever think...

This episode is a raw conversation with Toni Lobo where we talked about the lessons we learned during our short family vacation in Big Bear, California. We talked a lot about parenting during a pandemic, kids staying at home and doing school from home. Toni also shared about her 100-mile journey during quarantine. Hope you enjoy this conversation and glean tons of life lessons that you can use in your daily adventures.Links to locations we visited:Alpine Slide in Magic Mountain - http://alpin...