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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.