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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Hiking Pu’u Kōnāhuanui (K1): This Summit Will Test Your Resolve — And Probably Swallow Your Shoe
Picture this. Two exhausted hikers, covered in mud up to their butts high-fiving at the summit, completely swallowed by clouds, yelling, “We made it! We…
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Kamaile’unu Ridge: The West O’ahu Hidden Gem Nobody’s Talking About
I almost skipped this one. Kamaile’unu Ridge is not on most people’s radar. It’s not close to anything touristy, and honestly, West O’ahu trails just…
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Wahiawā Hills Trail Felt Like 4 Different Hikes in One
My favorite pastime is scouting trails that are not heavily trafficked. Lucky for me, there’s no shortage of them in Hawaii. Located in Central Oʻahu…
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Pu’u Piei Ridge on O’ahu: Don’t Let the Short Mileage Fool You
This is exactly why you can’t judge Hawaii hikes by mileage alone. Pu’u Piei Ridge is steeper and more technical than many longer hikes, and…
