Summertime Adventure Guides - The Unremarkable Climber

Deer Lakes Trail + Duck Lake Pass: Backpacking Mammoth Lakes

October 20, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

My mom and I backpack Deer Lakes Trail + Duck Lake Pass Loop! Over 4 days we hike 16 miles, up 3000 feet of elevation, and explore 12 lakes!

September 19, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Birds, beaches, or bustling nightlife? Figure out the best Channel Island to visit from an island naturalist!

February 11, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Looking for affordable Oahu excursions? These are the BEST Oahu excursions under $200 from a real person who lived there and tried them out!

February 9, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Rappelling waterfalls on Oahu is an adventure of a lifetime and should be on every adrenaline junkie’s bucket list! Here’s how I did it.

January 23, 2024 / Brittney Shadday

Read this if you need me to convince you to kayak to Mokulua Islands: a sanctuary with turquoise water, vibrant coral reefs and secret pools.

November 11, 2023 / Brittney Shadday

Do you know the best things to do in Channel Islands National Park? Find out the best hiking, kayaking, and camping from an island naturalist!

September 11, 2023 / Brittney Shadday

The BEST California snorkeling is found in the clear blue waters and towering kelp forests of Channel Islands National Park!

Just twenty miles offshore from Santa Barbara hides the massive Painted Cave: Channel Islands National Park’s deepest (and darkest) secret!

From sipping wine to sea cave kayaking, enjoy the warm sun and sea breeze all year long with these seven outdoor activities in Santa Barbara!

We tried out 6 different New Zealand rock climbing crags on our two-week trip from Christchurch to Queenstown. Here’s how it went!