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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Kūlepeamoa Hawaiʻi Loa Loop: Two Ridges, One Sketchy Rope Climb, and 38 Hours of Recovery
Why hike the Kūlepeamoa trail as an out-and-back when you can turn it into a loop? Two ridges, a KST traverse, and you’ve got yourself…
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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…
