Quin Gable

Summiting Mt. Whitney: the tallest peak in the lower 48 states👇🏻 As someone who went on her first backpacking trip when she was 29… I am VERY proud that I can say I have crossed Mt. Whitney off the bucket list! In order to hike Mt. Whitney, you will need to get permits (camping & day hiking). We scored permits to camp & TBD, I loved this because it gave us a night at the Trail Camp base to collect ourselves and acclimate before summiting the next morning. Tip: try to grab a cancellation permit online. They happen all the time! Sidenote: Since we all came from sea level, we camped at the trailhead campground the night before to acclimate to altitude. 1000000% recommend doing this! Sidenote pt 2: PACK OUT YOUR POOP. At the start of the trailhead there are FREE WAG BAGS however… if you use them, you must hike back out with them. Please don’t be disrespectful. I saw so many leftover bags up there. Leave no trace & respect the area. Trail Stats: • 14,505 ft • 22 miles round trip • 6,000+ ft of elevation gain Other things to know: • You need a permit to hike this trail in summer (lottery system opens in Feb but cancelations happen all of the time so watch the website) • Take Acclimatization SERIOUSLY… hike slower than you’re used to, bring plenty of electrolytes, drink water & EAT EAT EAT. • Expect snow above 12,000 ft in early summer & BRING PROPER GEAR. Do your own research about current trail conditions. • Weather can change fast, even in June — always bring layers & try to summit as early as you can to avoid afternoon storms. This hike was a serious challenge and one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Let me know if you have any questions! #mountwhitney #mtwhitney

Hiking Pants Recs: Size 8, 5’9” Curvy, Athletic Body Type👇🏻 I have always been a “hike with leggings girlie because companies IMO didn’t know how to make a hiking pant for my body type. Whenever I would try them on… I would leave the fitting room feeling some type of way. They were either too low wasted and I had a muffin top, or they wouldn’t go over my ass or thighs or they were just too short. However… more and more companies are starting to GET IT because I have found some amazing ones of the last year. But sadly, two of my favorites were just discontinued so, here are my UPDATED RECS for 3 hiking pants I am obsessed with right now. Note: NONE of this is spon. My Sizing: • Pants: 29-31, 8-10 or large-XL • 5’9” • 180lbs • Curvy, athletic build All of these options have: • Adjustable waist • Water resistant • Adjustable ankles (cinching) • Tons of pockets!! • Very well made & great fabric. • Multiple color options & sizing Option 1: @prAna Zion Strech Pant My Size: • Brown: 8 & 31 Inseam • Black: 8 & 33 Inseam (too long IMO) How it fits: • These are true to size with possibly bring a size too big! After wearing them multiple times, they have gotten bigger/stretched. I feel really comfortable with an 8 but I could honestly move to a 6 too. It just depends on comfort level! But HIGHLY recommend. I feel so good in these! Option 2: @Arc’teryx Gamma Pant My Size: • Black & Rune: 8 How it fits: • Extremely true to size! Size 8 was a perfect fit. I love these. Option 3: @SENIQ Trail Mix Pant My Size: • Brown: M • Zen Green: L How it fits: • LOVE these! They are a bit shorter on me but I wear them for lifestyle & hiking. Both the M & L fit me but I wear them based on how I feel and what type of style I want. Also a women owned company yay!!! All 🔗 in bio!! LMK if you have questions! #hikingclothes #hikingpants #size8

me & moo 🫶

van life: why I’m ANTI propane stovetop + what I do instead: Propane Built In Stovetop: So, I used this set up for 1.5 years in my first rig & it’s FINE but it can go really wrong. I also didn’t like it because it took up too much counter space & my cats messed with it too much! Plus, I was inside of a van who’s stove exploded because the bumpy road she was on put the system out of place. I’m not saying they will, but in my opinion they have a greater chance of going wrong than any other set up. So, I tried induction but soon realized I HATED it because it just took too much power + I just prefer cooking over a flame. Then I settled on the single burner butane camp stove and I LOVE it. Love love love it. It’s easy to use & store & I get to keep all of my counter space! Lmk if you have any questions! #vanlife #vanbuild

Peru: 7 Days Trekking Ausangate Info: If there’s only one backpacking trip you do the rest of you’re life, let us be this one. This is Ausangate & I just spent the last seven days (parts at 17,.000ft) circumnavigating it so let’s talk: Self-Guided vs. Supported: • You can do this trek self-guided however, please be respectful to the local land. Many of the campsites & parts of the trail are on private land. Please do your research if self-guided. • We chose to work with a Quechua local guide who hired members from the Quechua community for a supported experience. Hiking & Altitude: • 7 days & 6 nights • hiked around 5-10 hours daily but we had to go SLOW because of the altitude. • The trek starts at 13k ft and you hike as high as 17kft • I had headaches only going DOWN & then some at meals What is provided: • All meals were freshly cooked by the chef! Bathroom: private cassette toilet at camp tents, liners, sleeping pads, drinking water, snacks etc. Weather: • Late May is supposed to be their dry season BUT since the mountains are unpredictable, there was rain, snow & hail! What to Pack: • Layers, layers, layers!! Dress for every season. Pro tip: pack comfy clothes specifically for camp All of my tops are from @PAKA & I LOVE them. Plus, they were made from sustainable Peruvian alpaca fiber—which is 60% warmer than wool. And we saw many of the alpacas they use on the trail which was really cool. @Paka tops featured: • Women’s Aire Long Sleeve in Clay • Women’s Aire Long Sleeve in Heather Grey • The Cusco Sweater in Burgundy • Women’s Thermal Crew in Uva • Women’s Sol Sun Hoodie • Women’s Essential Tank in Forage • Women’s Apu Lightweight Puffer in Black #peru #ausangate #pakapartner

As an early birthday present, I booked myself a dream trip to packraft in the Yukon on a glacial river for the next week! Here's everything I am packing: Paddle clothes:         1 base layer top         1 fleece mid layer top @thenorthface         1 base later leggings @rei         1 active bra top         1 fleece pants @rei         1 buff         1 pair of sunnies w/ straps         1 dry suit         1 hat or beanie         2 pairs of wool socks Camp clothes:         1 base layer top @smartwoolsocial         1 fleece sweatshirt @Melanzana         1 rain coat @marmot         1 light puffer @Rab Equipment         1 hiking pants @prAna         1 sun hoodie @Cotopaxi         1 t-shirt @thenorthface         1 swimsuit @Monday Swimwear         2 pairs of socks @darntoughvermont Drybags:         3 waterproof compression @seatosummit         2 dry bags @Sea to Summit         1 camera drybag @watershed_drybags Camping Gear:         Tent: @bigagnes         Sleeping bag: @mountainhardwear         Camp chair @rei         Sleeping pad: @Nemoequipment         Liner @seatosummit         Satellite Phone Garmin inReach Mini 2 Garmin Outdoor Shoes:         Trailrunners @Salomon         @Teva Footwear Camera Gear: Sony 7cii @Sony Alpha 16-35 lens @sonyalpha 28-200 lens 3 batteries Go Pro @GoPro Film camera 1 roll of film Kindle 2 Battery banks Tripod @peakdesign Toiletries:         Toothbrush/paste/floss         Sunscreen @-Badger         Hand warmers @Ignikoutdoors         Chewable electrolytes @saltstick         Wipes, cleanser, lotion Luggage:         Backpack: Allpa 50 @cotopaxi         Random carry-on suitcase Notes: packraft, dry suit & all food will be provided from the company (@yukonexplored) I am going with! Wish me luck & see you sooooon!

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