by shantytowndesign | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Oregon was the first state I visited when I began this lifestyle of adventure travel a few years ago. I was there for only 18 hours and saw very little, but the hike we did was my first hike since childhood and ignited a passion in me that would shape the rest of my...
by shantytowndesign | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
For a limited time, Know Brainer and I have partnered to give you 15% off your entire order – use code KBCC at checkout from now until 6/4/18.Our first night out on the road was a short one, but the morning was divine. If you didn’t catch my...
by shantytowndesign | May 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
When I moved to Colorado in 2016, it was the first time I experienced a real Spring season. You see, in Texas, we only really have 3 seasons. A summer that seems endless, the dead season (also known as winter) and the wet season (basically, May). During the wet season...
by shantytowndesign | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
After realizing we wouldn’t be flying to Canada, Drew and I had to come up with a stellar Plan B. My fiance had never really spent much time on the coast, or really any time at all outside of Alaska and California. It was a no-brainer that we’d have to...
by shantytowndesign | Apr 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
When the text came in from Drew while I was in a meeting, “Houston, we have a problem,” it somehow didn’t bring a wash of grief and stress over me. I wrapped up my call, went inside and expected the worst – which was accurate. He had lost his...
by shantytowndesign | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
When we got to the city of Gothic, CO we were very turned around. We thought we were headed for Aspen, but the map led us here. We got out and spoke with the locals to find the trail, many of them warned us of its difficulty and urged us not to attempt it. We decided...
