DENALI SUMMIT, elevation 20,310 feet (6190 m) on June 28, 2022 🏔 Standing on top of North America has not only been one of my biggest goals, but a true dream come true through hard work, determination, and discipline. Mentally and physically, this is the most difficult (and coldest 😂) thing I have ever done and I am so proud of my body and my mind for being courageous enough to persevere. This journey- these last 16 days I have spent climbing this mountain and carrying all of my gear/food, is one I will never ever forget. I am so very thankful for every step of this experience and for successfully conquering my first of the seven summits 💪🏼🙌🏼⛏✅ Thank you so much @internationalmountainguides for helping to make this dream a reality. Forrest, Rowan, Stu, and Riley- I will forever be grateful for your guidance. To my team- you inspire me and I am so thankful for amazing new friendships and all the fun we shared ❤️ Thank you to @uphill_athlete for helping me to get ready for this expedition (I did the 16 week big mountain training plan) and to my loves at @hotworxscottsdale_pimacrossing for which I used their infrared sauna workouts to help acclimatize (I had no issues with the altitude other than minor headaches). Thank you to everyone, especially my friends and family, who supported me and wished me well on this journey. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Last but absolutely not least, thank you to my rock @jasonlaurienzo for your love, support, and selflessness. Thank you for believing in me above all else and always encouraging me to follow my dreams. My heart and soul are so full!!! 🌎💙💚 #denali #denalisummit #denali2022 #womenmountaineers #mountaineering #sevensummits #alpine #climbing #alaska #northamerica #glacier #denalinationalpark #highaltitude #internationalmountainguides #determination #mountains #goalsetting #expedition #strongwomen #keepgoing #positivemindset #summit #leavenotrace

Had a small engagement celebration with some of our wonderful family and friends while we were home in Cleveland and it was beautiful 🥂 So thankful for the amazing people in our lives and for @jasonlaurienzo 🥰 May 6th cannot come soon enough 🤍💍 . . . #engaged #engagementparty #bridetobe #winery #cleveland #michaelangeloswinery #fiance #love #gettingmarried #2023wedding #wedding #weddingplanning #happilyeverafter #brilliantearth #wine #party #thankful #cleveland #ohio #visitohio #cle

Crater Lake is absolutely mind blowing 🤯 At 1,943 feet (592 meters) it is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the deepest lakes in the world. Famous for its vibrant, deep blue color, the lake’s water comes directly from rain or snow, so no sediments are carried into the water also making it one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the world. Crater Lake is also one of the US National Parks and can be found in Oregon about 3.5 hours away from Portland 🌎 This trail to Garfield Peak is only 3.4 miles long with a little over 1000 feet of elevation gain and takes you from the Crater Lake village to one of the highest points along the crater rim. Save this for an absolute must do hike + adventure 🤩 . . . #craterlakenationalpark #oregon #craterlake #oregonexplored #hikeoregon #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwhiking #hike #lake #earth #wanderlust #travelnurselife #unitedstates #hikingbangers #exploremore #unitedstates #adventure #earthfocus #hellofrom #hikemore #adventureenthusiasts #leavenotrace #beautifuldestinations #nationalpark #hikingtrails #reels #reelsinstagram

“Some days, climbing has shown me a courageous, strong side of myself; a beautiful bravery. Other days I’ve seen pitiful weakness. I’ve watched myself crawl, belly-flat, across a mountainous landscape of fear. Climbing has shown me that I am all of these things: strong and weak, brave and cowardly, both immune to and at the mercy of the fear of death, all at the same time. Risk is the fee to learn these lessons. The cost is not negotiable. It is a price that, for now, I pay gladly.” - Steve House Missing it so much up on Denali today 🥺 The highs and the lows. The fear and the joy. Reading my expedition journal and reminiscing on it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is what I seek out of a climb, truly learning about myself and my limits and how to push past them. The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters 💪🏼 Life isn’t meant to be lived in your comfort zone! 🙌🏼🏔 . . . #denali #mountains #mountaineering #mountaineer #alpine #alpineclimbing #alaska #alaskarange #glacier #climbing #climb #climber #motivation #quotes #earth #earthfocus #beautifuldestinations #womenmountaineers #strength #adventure #adventureculture #welikeitontop #comfortzone #expedition #bravery #selfreflection #determination #outdoorliving #backpacking

It truly doesn’t get much more beautiful than the Canadian Rockies + National Parks in the summer 😍 I mean what a dream ✨ Save this for inspiration to plan a once in a lifetime trip and for ideas/locations on what you need to see on your adventure ✈️🇨🇦 In order: - Peyto Lake, Banff National Park - Lake Louise, Banff National Park - Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park - Johnson Canyon to Upper Falls, Banff National Park - Moraine Lake, Banff National Park - Tent Ridge Horseshoe Trail, Kananaskis Country - Parker Ridge to Saskatchewan Glacier - Sulpher Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park - Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park - Devil’s Thumb via Lake Agnes, Lake Louise - Maligne Lake Cruise/Spirit Island, Jasper National Park . . . #canada #banff #banffnationalpark #jasper #jaspernationalpark #yohonationalpark #canadianrockies #beautifuldestinations #vacation #travel #traveltips #peytolake #travelcanada #lakelouise #morainelake #spiritisland #icefieldsparkway #kananaskis #explore #reelsinstagram #travelinspiration #adventureawaits #alberta #britishcolumbia #hike #traveltheworld #canadian #seetheworld #alpinelake #leavenotrace

📍 Parker Ridge to Saskatchewan Glacier in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 This gorgeous trail found along the famous Icefields Parkway (questionably the most beautiful drive in the world), is a must do while visiting the park. At only a little over 4 miles and 1,200 feet of vertical gain, this moderately challenging hike is very doable. The trail delivers views of the Saskatchewan Glacier melting into an alpine lake and the headwaters of the Saskatchewan River flowing across a glacial valley. Across the valley, you can see multiple waterfalls You can then continue along the trail for stunning views of Mount Athabasca 🏔 Please remember to be responsible and respect our parks, as they are a privilege. Stay on designated trails, pack out what you pack in, and always leave no trace 🍃 . . . #banff #banffnationalpark #alberta #albertacanada #albertaviews #canada #explorecanada #adventure #adventureawaits #icefieldsparkway #travel #parkerridge #saskatchewan #glacier #alpinelake #valley #nationalpark #leavenotrace #outsiderart #optoutside #alltrails #hike #hikemore #beautifulview #discoveralberta #hikingtrails #hikingadventures #earthfocus

Swimming in a glacial lake on a warm summer day in the Canadian Rockies = perfection 😌💦☀️ Emerald Lake, found in Yoho National Park, is one of the many beautiful glacial-fed lakes found in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦❤️ Even in the summer months, the water doesn’t get much warmer than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4-5 degrees Celsius). This ice cold water has many health + healing benefits, including boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation, creating an endorphin rush, and increasing blood flow to your skin and organs 🙌🏼 Would you jump in? 🤩 . . . #yoho #yohonationalpark #britishcolumbia #britishcolumbiacanada #emeraldlake #canada #canadaadventures #rockies #canadianrockies #nationalpark #adventure #wanderlust #wander #exploremore #hellofrom #beautifuldestinations #lake #outdoor #outdooradventures #summer #summerfun #mountains #mountainscape #getoutside #optoutside #vanlife #explorebc #explorecanada #vacation #swimming

The future Mr. and Mrs. Laurienzo 💍 Our absolutely perfect sunrise engagement at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park 🤍 Captured by the most amazing photographers @bdfk_photography - we are blown away and will forever be grateful to you for these beautiful memories 📸 Thank you for making our special day like a fairytale ✨ . . . #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #banff #banffnationalpark #banffengagement #engagementphotos #photography #alberta #albertacanada #isaidyes #beautifuldestinations #destinationphotographer #travel #sunrise #sunrisephotography #proposal #proposalideas #perfectproposal #mountains #mountainphotography #engagementring #explorealberta #canada #explorebanff #morainelake #earth #brilliantearth #bridetobe #engagementshoot

I SAID YES!!!! 💍🤍🥂✨ #engaged 07-12-2022, the most magical day of my existence in one of my favorite places on planet Earth. One million times YES to having the privilege of loving @jasonlaurienzo FOREVER! I am beyond blessed to have found the most wonderful man, my best friend, to spend the rest of my life with. I can’t wait to marry you, Jason 🥹 Thank you to @brilliantearth for helping Jason to create the most beautiful and ethically sourced ring I could ever imagine. And thank you to @bdfk_photography for being the BEST and capturing our special day 📸 I took these but cannot wait to get our pictures back! What a dream come true 🥰☁️ . . . #banff #banffnationalpark #morainelake #engagement #brillantearth #engagementring #banffengagement #bridetobe #love #shesaidyes #travel #gettingmarried #proposal #loveofmylife #wedding #destination #earth #weddingplanning #beautifuldestinations #happiness #mrslaurienzo #canada #nationalpark #fiance #blingbling #iloveyou

📍 The “Edge of the World” - 14,000 feet on Denali 🌎 Everything sure feels right here. I’m convinced that the mountains are MEDICINE 🏔💊 Does anyone else feel this way? Climbing is my escape. My therapy. I need it to be my best self. To clear my mind of stress and worry, to set my heart on what truly matters, and to fill my soul with adventure. The peace and calm I experience here are invaluable to my wellbeing. My recharge so I can truly feel like myself in our busy day to day lives 😌⚡️ . . . #denali #denalinationalpark #recharge #mountains #medicine #mountaineering #mountainmedicine #climb #edgeoftheworld #therapy #beautifuldestinations #alaska #reels #reelsinstagram #incredible #amazingplaces #adventure #adventureculture #soulgrowth #journey #mentalhealth #climbinginspiration #adventuretravel #travelphotography #travel #nationalpark #adventureenthusiasts #wilderness #wildernessculture #wildernessmedicine

One of my favorite parts from my entire Denali trip was flying on and off of the Kahiltna Glacier to/from Base Camp ✈️🤍 Some of the most amazing views I have ever seen 👀 The Kahiltna is the longest glacier in the Alaska Range and when you land you have incredible views of Mount Foraker to the west and Mount Hunter to the east. Even if you aren’t climbing you can take a bush plane flight to sightsee here- a 100% bucket list thing I would recommend!! I am already missing Alaska, thanks @talkeetnaair for getting us safely on and off of the glacier 🙌🏼🤩 . . . #denali #alaska #mountaineering #alpine #kahiltnaglacier #bushplane #talkeetna #travelalaska #alaskalife #alaskaadventure #travel #earth #glacier #beautifuldestinations #mountains #unitedstates #northamerica #adventure #wanderlust #hellofrom #adventureseeker #earthfocus #naturelovers #outside #womenmountaineers #views #climbing #destination #travelgram #instatravel

360 degree Denali summit view 🤩🙌🏼☁️ 20,310 feet ⬆️ All I can say is WOW, truly the most stunning sight I have ever seen and was lucky enough to summit on the most beautiful day ☀️ Surreal moment standing on the tip top of North America above the clouds and waving to planes as they passed 😌 Life is too short and this world is too beautiful to stay in your comfort zone. Challenge yourself. Be brave. Do things that might scare you because I promise they are worth it. That’s when you experience growth and growth is intentional. You don’t have to always be the best to have success, you just have to keep going ✨💫🌟 . . . #denali #alaska #mountaineering #alpine #travel #earth #highaltitude #glacier #beautifuldestinations #summit #mountains #unitedstates #northamerica #adventure #wanderlust #hellofrom #adventureseeker #earthfocus #naturelovers #expedition #outside #sevensummits #womenmountaineers #inspiration #views #leavenotrace #keepgoing #climbing #destination