Life of a Gal Named Liv

Where it all began… In February of 2021, I was looking for a job (or internship), and emailed Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (a 501c3 nonprofit I volunteered for in college). In between working as a ski bum and trips to see my family, I ended up interviewing for a position as a Restoration Technician through AmeriCorps.…

Oh bend, what a place. From the hipster coffee joints, to the miles of juniper, to smith rock. This trip was my third time at Smith Rock, and my last “trip” before I take off for the PCT! Did some sick climbs, did a neat (very snowy) high desert hike, and saw some amazing views!…

If you’re a plant lover like me, you probably count down the days till it’s time to buy seed. Our local food coop has a fantastic variety of locally adapted seeds, that do well in our climate (and support the local economy). My first year of gardening out here in the Palouse, I made the…

back in college it seemed like we would pop up to Canada every semester or so! …(Since ya know the drinking age is 18) between the iconic lakes, Tim Horton’s, the jagged peaks, and the maple bacon poutine… I absolutely had to go back. I scheduled 10 days of vacation from work for August, planned…

this view, it never gets old. when i lived in donnelly, i’d come trail run here on my days off. when i lived out at krassel, i’d drive by here every time i went to town to get groceries. i love the view so much, that i even got a tattoo of it on my…

47.0259, -119.9805 there is just SOMETHING about this place. you know that jacket you’ve worn for hundreds of adventures and just smells like a good weekend? it’s like that, but it’s a place, not a well-worn puff jacket. when you pull in you see dozens of campin’ climbers drinkin’ beers around campfires. the campground is in…

i always love taking out first time hikers or backpackers. this last summer (2022), i got to take out 3 at once! 3 beautiful humans, who were stoked for their first night (truly) in the woods. Here are Cam & Sierra, on the hike to the lake. Getting used to big heavy backpacks was quite…

Buying gear… it’s so addicting, but it does hurt your pockets! As an avid outdoors(wo)man, I am always trying to purchase gear that lasts a long time, is worth my money, and has a minimal impact on the planet. I have been backpacking quite a bit, but had to upgrade a lot of my items…