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DON’T MISS THESE POSTS:

January 3: Sisu Magazine: Ask Jenny Bruso
December 31: How Might Your Life Be Different if Your Body Didn’t Determine Worth?
August 14: Outdoor Project – Woman in the Wild: Jenny Bruso
June 19: M y First Backpacking Trip Was a Disaster and I Can’t Wait to Do it Again
May 24: I was on She Explores ep 67!

Upcoming Events:

January 19: Group hike (local) – GENERAL – Hamilton Mountain – 1/19
February 16: Group hike (local)- LOW INTENSITY – Eagle Fern Park – 2/16 (date change!)
February 23: Group hike – LOS ANGELES, CA – tba
March 9: Group hike – SAN DIEGO, CA – tba
April 6: Group hike – DALLAS or AUSTIN (still deciding), TX – tba
April 13: Group hike – ATLANTA, GA – tba
May 4: Group hike – CHICAGO, IL – tba
June 1: Group hike – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – tba

See events page for more info!

@jennybruso on Instagram

Mary Oliver taught me how to pay attention.

Just a lil #thirsttrapthursday bc some of y’all deserve to be quenched and the rest of you need to get your heads right about who gets to express their sexuality and/or sexiness, whose bodies get to be celebrated, who gets to be [partially] naked on social media, etc. Why are some bodies more “appropriate” than others? How does lightness of skin and whiteness, body shape, size, able-bodiedness and gender inform desirability? What might you find sexy if you could let that shit go? More selfies, more sex in 2019! #byefollowers

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GROUP HIKES! Our national dates are posted through June, more Portland dates will be added later. RSVP @ jennybruso.com/events (link in profile and “story highlights”). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ TEXAS: vote for DALLAS or AUSTIN in comments below. Bonus if you name a park we should hike in! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ January 19: local – GENERAL – Hamilton Mountain February 16: local - LOW INTENSITY – Eagle Fern Park – (date change!) February 23: LOS ANGELES, CA – tba March 9: SAN DIEGO, CA – tba April 6: DALLAS or AUSTIN (still deciding), TX – tba April 13: ATLANTA, GA – tba May 4: CHICAGO, IL – tba June 1: MINNEAPOLIS, MN – tba ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Local” hikes are based in/near Portland, OR. We offer three different hiking series to suit your unique needs. All national hikes are Low Intensity. Read more about them on the blog: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ <>General: more than 5 miles, more than 500 feet elevation gain. <>Low Intensity: under 5 miles, under 500 feet elevation gain. Does not mean “easy.” <>Nice & Slow: around 2 miles, with little to no elevation gains. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured!

Portland/NW Oregon/SW Washington DATE CHANGE! Our next Low Intensity group hike is now on Saturday, February 16th at Eagle Fern Park! No need to RSVP again if you already have. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ RSVP on the blog for full details including carpool info: jennybruso.com (link in our profile and “story highlights.”) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DATE: Saturday, February 16th TIME: 8am (for carpool meetup) LOCATION: Eagle Fern Park STATS: 3+ miles, 350 elevation gain. SERIES: LOW INTENSITY - trails under 5 miles and under 500 feet elevation gain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This FREE hike is supported by, @NextAdventure! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ POWER IN GATHERING: Because this hike is free and there is power in gathering, please bring a donation of any amount for @translifeline if you are able to! Trans Lifeline is a peer support hotline for trans folks, who face epidemic rates of suicide inextricably tied to the economic justice issues trans people face. Meaningful emotional support often requires financial support as well! #translifeline ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #unlikelyhikers #unlikelyhiker #mynextadventure

Portland/NW Oregon/SW Washington! LAST CALL for our next General group hike this Saturday, January 19th at Hamilton Mountain! This will be a tougher hike than we normally do for the General group. Be sure to consider your needs and abilities for your best possible experience and wellness! We have more inclusive hikes coming up xo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ RSVP on the blog for full details: jennybruso.com (link in our profile and “story highlights.”) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DATE: Saturday, January 19th TIME: 8am (for carpool meetup) LOCATION: Hamilton Mountain STATS: 7.6 miles, 2,000 feet elevation gain. SERIES: GENERAL - trails up to 8 miles and up to 2000 feet elevation gain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This FREE hike is supported by, @NextAdventure! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ POWER IN GATHERING: Because this hike is free and there is power in gathering, please bring a donation of any amount for @indigenouswomenhike, if you are able to! IWH creates visibility, community and healing for Indigenous women and their inherent connections to the land. Acknowledging the original stewards of this land we love so much is just the beginning. Let’s take our support a step further. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #unlikelyhikers #unlikelyhiker #mynextadventure

The beauty of the Sonoran Desert reflected in these dynamic people who took a chance on a hiking group from Portland, Oregon. Thank you for the trust, the absolute joy and sharing the trail with me today. You make it hard to leave. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is Unlikely Hikers even “from” Portland anymore? Because you’re going to find us in so many places in 2019! Will announce Monday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Location: Dreamy Draw, Phoenix, Arizona. This is Hohokam, Yavapai, O’odham+ land. #dreamydraw ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured!

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2/10/18 – this page is under construction while I regroup. I hope to re-open it April 1, 2018.

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