hey, friends!
I’m Tanya
A former CPA who fell back in love with the outdoors after taking my first solo hike in 2019 and never looked back. I grew up roaming the countryside in Belarus, moved to the United States at nineteen, and eventually traded spreadsheets for trail miles, building a life around hiking national parks and chasing bucket list adventures around the world.
Along the way, I founded the Outdoorsy Singles hiking community, learned how to backpack, and tackled everything from Half Dome and Patagonia to Norway, New Zealand, and the Canadian Rockies. Now I share practical trail guides, itineraries, and honest planning advice to help you hike with confidence, discover unforgettable places, and experience the wild landscapes that changed me.
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Recent Posts
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Kahekili Trail: An Adventurous Ridge Hike on the North Shore of O’ahu
I was first introduced to Kahekili Trail back in November 2025. The group I was with wasn’t comfortable going all the way to the summit…
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Pu’u Lanihuli via Kapalama Ridge: Don’t Underestimate This Hike
I love solo hikes like this. Last-minute decision. No overthinking. Just me, a trail, and whatever the day brings. Pu’u Lanihuli via Kapalama Ridge checked…
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My Take on Mount Ka’ala, O’ahu’s Tallest Peak
After hiking over 50 trails on O’ahu, I was still intimidated by Mount Ka’ala hike, the tallest peak on the island, sitting at 4,025 feet.…
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Ka’au Crater Hike: 3 Waterfalls, a Crater, and a Climb That Doesn’t Let Up
I hiked Mount Olympus the week before and the summit was completely covered in clouds. No views… at all. So I came back to this…
