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3 years ago, I quit my 9-5 👇 No, it wasn’t t

3 years ago, I quit my 9-5 👇

No, it wasn’t to become a content creator or blogger.

Yes, that was right when it-shall-not-be-named happened (good timing, Sam) 🤦‍♀️

It was quite the time.

Since there are quite a few new people around here (hi! 👋 I’m stoked you’re here), I wanted to share a little of my story 👇

There’s been a lot of learning the past few years. Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster, that’s for sure. I’m incredibly grateful to work for myself, but it’s not what I was expecting.

While I had my 9-5, my blog was a huge passion project – it fired me up and I was always so excited to help people explore. Then when I started working for myself, it took a huge back seat. I barely touched it for two years (and social media was non-existent) – that was really hard for me to accept, but it had to happen.

Thankfully, I’m back to a place where I can do both. But I have to admit, I have an itch – an itch to get out; to see more; to do more. Sitting at a desk all day isn’t cutting it.

I don’t know what the future has in store, but I know it involves helping you see and do more, too! Let’s act silly together and do what feeds our souls ✨

✨ What’s your story? What gets you excited to get outside? Let me know! ✨

#winteradventures #snowshoe #silverstarmountain #explorevernon #outdoorbloggers #outdooradventures #womenwhohike #pnwadventures

Snowshoeing is great… BUT getting up when you f

Snowshoeing is great…

BUT getting up when you fall (or jump into the snow) is a lot harder than you’d think! 🤦‍♀️

Walking backwards is also a recipe for a disaster — or a great laugh! 😂

If you’ve never experienced either of these, give it a try next time you’re snowshoeing — I promise you’re in for a laugh!

✨Follow @explorethemap_ for more outdoor fun ✨

📷 @free2wander__

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The perfect winter day ❄️ I’ve been waiting

The perfect winter day ❄️

I’ve been waiting since mid December to go snowshoeing on a blue bird day! And today, thanks to our cold snap, it finally happened! ✨

Also, I’ve gotta add — snowshoeing at ski resorts is AMAZING! 💯

@silverstarmtnresort has so many different trails — some narrow through the trees, others wide open with beautiful views. We even had to cross a few ski slopes which was a little like playing Frogger in real life.

Beautiful day with wonderful company @free2wander__

#silverstar #skiresorts #explorevernon #adventure #getoutside #beautifulbc #exploretheokanagan #snowshoes #snowshoeing #winteradventures #winterhiking #wanderer #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #letsexplore #outdoorlife #outdooradventures #nordicadventure #lovecanada #canadawinter #okanaganadventures #adventuretogether #winterfun #wintersports #adventuremore #lifeofadventure

Forever chasing waterfalls 🙌 ✨✨ Save this

Forever chasing waterfalls 🙌

✨✨ Save this for your planning! ✨✨

📍This is Chase Creek Falls in the small town of Chase, BC (located between Kamloops and Salmon Arm).

Would you believe me if I told you this waterfall is right on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway? 🤯

It’s only a short walk, too! Only about 0.6km total and takes about 10-20 minutes — largely depending on how long you hang out at the waterfall!

For full trail details and more photos of this gorgeous waterfall, visit the link in my bio! There’s all kinds of good stuff there ❤️

#waterfallhike #waterfallchasing #transcanadahighway #roadtripcanada #chasebc #kamloopsbc #salmonarmbc #thompsonokanagan #explorebc #exploremore #adventureanywhere #adventureawaitsyou #letsgoeverywhere #letsadventuretogether #chasewaterfalls #travelbc #travelcanada #explorecanada #thompsonokanaganhiking #everydayadventures #freedomtoexplore #freshairandfreedom

The Okanagan from above 😍 #airhartaviation #ae

The Okanagan from above 😍

#airhartaviation #aerialphotography #explorekelowna #kelowna #vernonbc #ilovebc #kelownabc #explorekelownalocal #kalamalkalake #kalamalka #explorebc #bcisbeautiful #kelownabyair #pnwadventures #kelownaadventures #bcadventures #beautifulbc #explorecanada #explorepnw #explorewestcoast #floatplanes #floatplane #kelownabc

That first sunrise after new snow ✨ #kelownabc

That first sunrise after new snow ✨

#kelownabc #explorekelowna #ilovekelowna #cottoncandysunrise #wintersunrise #snowysunrise #newsnow #enjoysmallmoments #beautifulbc #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcisbeautiful #canadaisbeautiful #pnwsunrise #kelownasunrise #beautyinsmallthings #beautifulsunrise #slowmoments #appreciatenature #naturemoments #natureiseverywhere #okanaganlife #okanaganliving #okanagantourism #slowmornings #dontrush #morninginnature #momentsinnature

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