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A How-To for Hiker Girls and World Travelers

Hi, I'm Megan. I'm a long-distance hiker, blogger, author, and outdoor professional. I travel all over the world (and sometimes stay home in the USA) in search of mountains and trails. I found my love of hiking on the Appalachian Trail back in 2012 and since then have hiked in the Himalayas, the Andes, and a few countries in Europe.

On this blog, I provide information on hiking and backpacking all over the world. Whether you're a first-timer or a thru-hiker, there's something here for you.

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Hammock camping at Alice Lake Stanley Idaho.

Alice Lake Hike: Stanley, Idaho

Alice Lake is one of the many lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho. It also seems to be one of the more popular hiking destinations around. Myself and four friends made an overnight...

Step 1: Hike to an alpine lake in the Sawtooth’s. Step 2: Jump in the freezing cold water. Step 3: Repeat every week all summer long. . . . . #stanleyidaho #visitidaho #sawtoothmountains #alpinelake #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature
Stanley, Idaho is healing my soul. I was feeling pretty meh earlier this year. The things I’m generally passionate about just weren’t doing it for me anymore. I hiked all 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and when I finished I just didn’t feel the stoke that those kind of accomplishments usually give me. It was like, why did I save all my money and work my ass off to make this happen? I just wasn’t happy doing the things that I used to only care about doing. And I felt like a spoiled brat for living an idealized lifestyle and not fully appreciating it. I came to Stanley because I didn’t have a plan B, had a sad looking bank account balance, had a job offer, and I just figured “why not?” Nowadays I’m taking life slow. I’m working a housekeeping job at a ranch in the mountains. I figured this would just be another seasonal job, but it’s not. I love the people I’m around, and I love my life here. When I go backpacking, it’s just for fun and to spend time in nature with friends. I figured out I don’t have to crush hundreds of miles on a trail to enjoy myself. I thought about settling down in one place and starting a life. But that’s not me right now. I don’t have much focus on what I’m working toward, and I think that’s ok. Anyone else lost with me? . . . . #quarterlifecrisis #lostgirls #stanleyidaho #lakelife #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature
I know it’s Sunday, but it’s actually my Friday. I think I’m gonna float down the river tomorrow and perhaps do a little overnight in the mountains after. What did you guys do this weekend? . . . . @enohammocks #sawtoothmountains #stanleyidaho #visitidaho #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature
Therapist: And what do we do when we’re sad? Me: *opens trail map* Therapist: No. Photo of @rachaelovesun . . . . . #sawtoothmountains #sawtoothnationalforest #stanleyidaho #visitidaho #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature
Me pondering what to do with my life after leaving Stanley this fall. . . . . #sawtoothmountains #stanleyidaho #visitidaho #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature
L.L. Bean called. They want their models back. I had so much fun spending a few days in the mountains with @rachaelovesun @melindaawheeler @the_doug_life_chose_me and Matt. They’re awesome roommates and adventure buddies. . . . . #sawtoothmountains #stanleyidaho #exploreidaho #visitidaho #whereigottago #bpmag #takemebackpacking #wearethewild #mindthemountains #everytrailconnects #themountainiscalling #outside_project #goatworthy #trailchat
Stanley nights with @rachaelovesun I love this town. I love the mountains and the river and the wacky people who choose to spend their summer in this tiny little place. I love swing dancing badly and drinking PBR in the street and having to use my AC and heat in the same day. I love not being able to go on one damn hike by myself because every time I mention backpacking 5 other people hop on board. I’m happy I have two more months of this left, but I’ll be sad to let it go ❤️❤️❤️ . . . . #stanleyidaho #smalltownlife #streetdance #sunsets #seasonaljob #idaholiving #sawtoothmountains
I’m in Bend for a few days visiting @kelllers and scoping out the scene. I’m in search of my next place I’m going to live and call home (after my summer in Stanley is over). Bend is on my radar, but it might be too expensive and populated for me. Any suggestions on other cool, outdoor towns I should check out? . . . . #waterfall #bendoregon #livewylder
I tested out my new @kammok hammock last week on a hike of the Alice Lake Loop. There were mountains, stream crossings, and snow in July. Click the link in my bio to read all about the trail and my hammock review. #sponsored . . . . #stanleyidaho #alicelake #sawtoothmountains #exploreidaho #hammockcamping #lakeside #sheexplores #choosemountains #radgirlslife #freshairandfreedom #mountaingirls #andshesdopetoo #wildernessbabes #outdoorbella #girlswhohike #sheadventures #forceofnature #takemebackpacking #livewylder