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DON’T MISS THESE POSTS:

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!
May 16: Creative Conversations: Jenny Bruso of Unlikely Hikers
May 16: Unlikely Outdoors – May 16 – Issue 04
May 8: I Don’t Hike to Lose Weight. I Hike Because I Love it.

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September 22: Group Hike – General – Herman Creek – Sep. 22nd!
September 30: Group hike – D.C.! w/Brown People Camping!
October 6: Group Hike – Low Intensity – Beacon Rock – October 6th!
October 19-21: LGBTQ Outdoor Summit
October 27: Group hike – LA, CA! – tba
November 17: Group hike – OAKLAND, CA! – tba
December 1:Group hike – SAN DIEGO, CA! – tba

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These woods vibrated with undeniable life. It was so profound. I don’t know what I expected. At first glance, my heart hurt seeing all of the burned trees, some areas worse than pictured here. I got back to my car feeling so relieved, inspired, grateful and alive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Herman Creek, Oregon. This land belongs to the Chinook, Klickitat+ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gorgefire #hermancreek #fatandoutdoorsy #mybodytookmehere #unlikelyhikers #itakethelongway #createyourtrail #mynextadventure #optoutside #diversifyoutdoors

As if any photo booth could contain All Of This. As if any room could! Learning from and growing with these amazing women has been a gift to my life. I love this stupid, amazing photo taken by none other than, @joytripproject. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #createyourtrail #brownpeoplecamping #unlikelyhikers #themirnavator #fatandoutdoorsy

ASK JENNY: This messy bitch is writing an advice column for A MAGAZINE (wow, their mistake, amiright?) and I can’t do that without QUESTIONS. I don’t have the audacity to tell anyone how to live, but I’ve lived many lives in my 36 years on this planet and I’d love to help you avoid making mistakes I’ve made and learn how to let go of the impossible standards we’re supposed to live and die by. Questions from fat, queer, trans folks, people of color and @UnlikelyHikers of all varieties highly encouraged to submit! For topics outside of my lane, I will seek outside help when necessary. Questions will remain anonymous! Email: thejennybruso@gmail.com, subject: advice ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ NOTE: It is likely I won’t be able to respond to everyone who submits, but I intend to respond to as many as possible, even though only 1-3 questions will actually be printed. I’m thinking about how I can do something creative online with the rest of the questions I receive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ TITLE IDEAS? I want something snappy and cute and maybe a little self-deprecating, but like not too Quirky White Girl *makes Chloe Deschanel face*

BLOOD ORANGE. I can’t believe they actually sound like that live. Real life angels. #bloodorange #negroswan

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I’ve been looking forward to this hike. Herman Creek recently reopened after last summer’s fires shut down every trail on the Oregon side of the famous Columbia River Gorge. Experiencing the aftermath with this group was humbling and confusing, but also joyous and hopeful. We all agreed: it was SAD, but I also found we couldn’t talk about the damage without also talking about the still-beating life of these woods. The metaphors came easy as I watched my beautiful crew, so tiny yet mighty, under the tall tall so-very-alive trees. This trek was healing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ MAJOR thank yous to @NextAdventure for supporting the hell out of Unlikely Hikers! They’re THE BEST! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to @ReGrained for the awesome snacks! ReGrained is leading the #edibleupcycling movement by transforming nutritious byproducts into delicious snacks! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Location: Herman Creek, Oregon #hermancreek Ancestral land of the Chinnook, Klickitat+. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Series: General - more than 5 miles, more than 500 feet elevation gain. We offer three different hiking series to suit your unique needs. Read more about them and find out about upcoming hikes on the blog (linked in profile)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [image description: 10 photos. 1 - group photo on bridge surrounded by lush wet trees. 2 - group walks on exposed slope into forest with leaves beginning to change. 3 - group walks under recently burned trees. 4 - extremely burnt old growth snag against trail. 5 - group walks carefully over rocks on exposed slope. 6 - famous PCT marker on tree off trail. 7 - shot of fall trees and evergreens on rock slope. 8 - hand holding little pine cone with tiny mushrooms growing. 9 - shot of basalt columns and layers high above trail. 10 - two hikers being silly while eating energy bars. One hiker wearing hat that says “Eat Beer.”]

“The beauty of this place was exhilarating, awe inspiring. But even more than the views, the emotions that settled in my heart and my stomach are heavy. Fluttering. Knowing this is my peoples land. This is where I come from. Generations of my ancestors stood in this exact spot looking over the same sea. It fills my heart. Being here with my mom is so special to me. Sharing this together. But it’s bittersweet. This area, Jenner Headland Preserve, was first opened to the public on Friday. This stunning special place was stolen from us. If I had shown up just last week, people whose ancestors violently stole it would have told me to leave. I wouldn't be welcome. Finally they have ‘allowed’ me to be back. The awe and reverence of being on this land that belonged to my people, the Kashaya Pomo, is always tinted with a bitter shadow. These words won't ever really express the emotions that circle me when I am here. And if you're not indigenous you won't ever really know what I am talking about. You won't ever feel that grief well up in the back of your throat as you gaze over this beautiful view.” -Satyra / @hiking_ghoul ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pronouns: she/her ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve, Jenner, California. #jennerheadlandspreserve Ancestral land of the Kashaya+. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [image description: Two people pose for classic selfie, smiling, on grassy coastal plain. Low coastal hills in background.]

I see the leaves changing a little and I have feelings about it! I’m not ready. It’s been such an amazing summer and in the Pacific Northwest we become our best selves in summer. I’ve been calling it “My Summer of Trying New Things.” Here’s what I’ve tried: backpacking (you may remember the story of my tent flying off a cliff?), which led to multiple backpacking trips. I also tried hammock camping. No tent, just hammocks, while car camping and backpacking. Warm nights and cold, rainy alpine nights. I’ll tell you more about that soon! And just last week I tried kayaking for the first time, which I’m already obsessed with. I feel like I’m ready to leave my entire life behind and become a kayaker! All of that said, fall is the BEST hiking weather. I’m looking forward to warm drinks after hikes and everything becoming green again and the leaves turning wild colors beyond our imaginations, as if it doesn’t happen every single year. I’m curious, did you try anything new this summer? How are you feeling about the season change? #sponsored #REI ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📝&📸: @jennybruso ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Location: Middle Rock Lake, Roaring River Wilderness, Oregon. #middlerocklake Ancestral land of the Molala+.] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [image description: person stands next to two loaded backpacking packs with glimmering lake in background lined with a tree covered ridge.]

“The older I get, the more I’ve begun to really appreciate nature, but I’ve also gotten fatter—and while I feel comfortable dancing, or working out in the gym, being outside terrified me because of all the unknowns. How hot is it going to be? What’s the terrain like? What if I can’t make it back? I’ve recently developed so much more confidence in my abilities and decided to get outdoors...and I am in LOVE!” -Whitney Way Thore / @whitneywaythore ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whitney Way Thore is a body-positive activist, dancer and star of the show My Big Fat Fabulous Life (TLC). She also founded the No Body Shame campaign to help people of every variety live their lives fully, passionately, and free of shame. #nobodyshame #noBS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag #unlikelyhikers or #unlikelyhiker to be featured! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [image description: person sitting on rock ledge overlooking forest. Misty, foggy day.]

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