Hi! I’m Tiffany — a Taiwanese American outdoor enthusiast and content creator who didn’t grow up anywhere near the mountains. I was raised in Southern California, where I knew boba shops better than trailheads, and didn’t discover hiking until adulthood. That changed in 2015 when I set out to hike Mt. Whitney — a peak I’d only heard about a few months earlier. Reaching the summit of the highest mountain in the lower 48 was surreal, but it was the journey to get there that truly lit a fire in me. From that moment on, I was hooked — chasing trails, alpine views, and the freedom only the outdoors can offer.
I started hiking every chance I got. What began as the occasional weekend outing quickly became a full-blown obsession. I spent all my free time exploring the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino Mountains, got to know every trail in the Angeles National Forest, and made monthly trips to the Eastern Sierra in summer and fall — then chased desert sandstone in the Southwest during winter and spring. I was road-tripping nonstop, in search of alpine lakes, red rock, and remote solitude across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The more time I spent outside, the more I learned — and the more I felt compelled to share it.
From California to Colorado
Since summer 2022, I’d been regularly exploring Colorado — and as of January 1, 2023, I made a temporary move to the Denver area… and haven’t left. My one-way journey doesn’t have an ending yet.
These days, I spend most of my time hiking, climbing, camping, and off-roading all over the Colorado Rockies, building a growing library of trail guides and travel tips on my blog. You’ll find me navigating rugged 4×4 roads in my Bronco Sport Badlands, documenting alpine adventures in the San Juan Mountains and Front Range, and deepening my connection to these mountains — just like I did with the Sierra.
Rooted in Real Experience
I’ve built my outdoor experience through years of hands-on adventure: planning and leading backpacking trips, summiting technical alpine peaks, ice climbing frozen waterfalls, and testing gear in all four seasons. I hate the cold and my body literally doesn’t do well in it… but I’m here for it.
Whether it’s a backcountry route to a hidden lake or an off-trail scramble to a rugged summit, everything I share is based on firsthand experience.
From Weekend Warrior to Aspiring Alpinist with a Fear or Heights
In 2021, I took my love for hiking to new heights — literally — by facing my fear of exposure and learning to climb. I started with ice climbing, then mountaineering, then trad multi-pitch and alpine rock objectives. That year, I climbed 30+ peaks in the Sierra Nevada and knocked out all California 14ers. In 2022, I summited my first 6,000-meter peak, Cholatse in Nepal. And in 2024, I climbed Alpamayo (5,947 meter) in Peru — a dream objective — in full whiteout conditions. That one pushed me to my edge… and reminded me just how far I’ve come.
Oh, and while I wouldn’t call myself a skier (yet), I did ski off the summit of Mt. Adams. Just don’t ask me to demonstrate good form.
What I Do Now
With a background in marketing and a creative eye for visual storytelling, I create outdoor travel content through my blog, social media, and in collaboration with brands and tourism boards — all rooted in real experience.
My goal? To help others realize the outdoors is more accessible than they think — especially women of color and anyone who didn’t grow up doing this. I want to inspire people to try something new, face their fears, gain confidence, and disconnect from the noise to reconnect with themselves in nature.
I share detailed trail guides, destination tips, gear recs, and the behind-the-scenes reality of what outdoor life actually looks like. I plan Custom Trip Itineraries for you to experience the same types of adventures which I’ve been fortunate to live this past decade. I also host Women’s Intro to Ice Climbing retreats and group trips to empower others to face their fears try something new, and step into the mountains — and leave with more than just photos.
➡️ Want to collaborate or come on an adventure? Let’s work together.
Let’s Connect
Follow along on Instagram @followtiffsjourney or join one of my group trips. Whether you’re a beginner hiker or an alpine dreamer, I’m here to help you feel confident outdoors.