Van Life | Trail Running | Dog Mom

Sierra’s Traverse

Exploring the Trails Less Traveled

I believe the term “epic” has fueled people with an insanely exaggerated expectation of what should be considered beautiful, exciting, and worthy of our time. I travel full time with my best bud, Snow, and together we explore trails less traveled (and sometimes not traveled at all) wherever we end up.

I share our experiences along the way, hoping to encourage people to find the beauty around them instead of seeking out the perfect Instagram shot. You’ll also find tips on van life, sustainable living, trail running, and traveling with a dog. Follow along with Sierra’s Traverse to learn more!

Van Life

I’ve been living full-time in my van with Snow, my dog, since September 2020. Read about our experiences and the tips I’ve learned along the way.

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Trail Running

Snow and I go trail running and hiking every chance we get. Follow along on our adventures and learn about the places we’ve been! I’m currently training for an ultra-marathon so you may see some trip reports from some long excursions!

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Dog Tips

Yes, I’m a crazy dog mom. I share tips on dog safety, training, and traveling with dogs that have helped Snow and me over the past years.

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One year 🥰 • How the time flies… a year ago today I met this guy at his campsite in New Mexico. He fixed my heater. He fixed my window. He fed me pizza. I decided I’d keep him around a while 😉 Since then, we’ve traveled th
Ok, PA, you’re not too shabby. 😍🍂 • They’re not kidding when they say you need to see the fall colors here… • Friends keep asking me when we’re going to leave… I guess that’s the good thing about havi
Porcupines, skunks, and rattlesnakes. These were the things I was most afraid of on trails when I ran with Snow. Last week I saw a porcupine on a trail for the first time… it was HUGE, and I couldn’t help but feel relieved that I didn&
Balance… I started this year off with a focus on balance. Last year the focus was growth… both years, by about this time, I realized what I thought the word meant to me - how it related to my goals - ended up being entirely different th
Motivation is a weird thing… Trail running has been a part of my identity for over ten years. Sure, I’ve run off and on my entire life, but it wasn’t until my early 30’s that I started dedicating time to it and realized it w
Life…. It’s a little different these days. I’m not gonna lie. I feel guilty for how happy I am. It’s a weird, indescribable feeling to have such an empty hole in your heart… but then somehow have another void filled
When I feel lost, I wander… It’s not that I don’t know where I’m going or that I don’t have a plan… it’s that I’m overwhelmed with life in general and need to wander along trails, allowing pieces of
I’m going to miss you, buddy… • Yesterday I said goodbye to the best friend I’ve ever had. He was my life, he filled my heart, and he made me happier than I knew was possible. The last five years with Snow were the best years
Life lately…. Steep hikes that scared the shit outta me. 🏜️ Good company. 🥰 Sunsets. 🌄 Rainbows. 🌈 Flowers. 🌼 … with a ghost town as home base for the past month… 👻 Heading north soon, but sure have enjoyed my desert wint
“Sierra and Snow”… this is what I have identified as since May of 2019… but I haven’t felt much like “us” lately. The past year I haven’t shared much about our adventures. Well, at least not the kind