Ariella is an adventure journalist based in Colorado. She's had a myriad of opportunities to live and play in stunning destinations around the globe, ranging from the jagged peaks of Glacier National Park to the remote hills of Albania and beyond. Most notably, she's climbed Tahoma (Mount Rainier), hiked a Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon, thru-hiked the John Muir Trail, and is an aspiring 2024 Colorado Trail-er. A rock climber, backpacker, thru-hiker, mountaineer, and journalist with an unfettered curiosity for new experiences and unique cultures, she's turned to creative storytelling as an outlet for adventure.
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Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9
As the last of our Appalachian Trail thru-hikers trickle in to the northern terminus of Katahdin, we continue to celebrate this epic, 2,190+ mile
How To Poop in a WAG Bag: The Wilderness Hygiene Guide You Never Knew You Needed
When you embark on a thru-hike, there are a lot of things to consider: gear, food, water, safety, and the list goes on. But the one thing that's
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8
Another year of AT thru-hiking is coming to a close. For the Class of 2024, the last handful of months have been marked by lifelong friendships
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7
Trekking over 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine is no small feat, but this year’s Appalachian Trail thru-hikers turned their trail dreams into
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6
Spanning 2,190 miles across 14 states, the Appalachian Trail challenges even the most determined hikers. This year’s thru-hikers set off from Georgia
Climber Dangling 100 Feet From Rope Survives 18 Hours on Mount Whitney
Two climbers attempting a challenging ascent of Mount Whitney’s East Buttress on September 21 were rescued after becoming stranded overnight due to
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
We'd like to raise a virtual toast to this year's Appalachian Trail Class of 2024! In the 2,190+ miles they've traversed from Georgia to Maine,
How To Score 9 of the Most Competitive US Hiking Permits in 2025
Dreaming of traversing some of the most iconic and breathtaking trails in the US? Whether it’s climbing the steep switchbacks of the Grand Canyon Rim
Congratulations to These 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
After months of dodging rocks and roots, this year’s Appalachian Trail finishers have officially crushed 2,190+ miles of walking. From Springer to
Cross Texas Trail: Texas State Rep Proposes New 1500-Mile Trail From Orange to El Paso
For hikers dreaming of a new challenge traversing Texas' vast landscapes on foot, bike, or horseback, a new long-distance trail across Texas may soon