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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Mount Olympus via Wa’ahila Ridge: Elusive Views but Is It Worth It?
When you’ve lived in Hawaiʻi long enough, you learn that some hikes love to hide behind the clouds. That’s been my experience with Mount Olympus (Awaʻawaloa),…
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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.…
