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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“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
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