Anjelica Avella

Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

@adventureswithanjelica

I'm a plus size outdoor explorer taking up space and saving it for a more diverse and inclusive outdoors. Backpacking has changed, saved, and made my life better than it ever was. This is the way I see the world, one step at a time. The hiking community has been a huge source of support for me. I aspire to inspire others to chase after every outdoor dream they may have. Your pace doesn't matter, forward is forward.

So many to pick from, but if I had to, my top three are Lasagna, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, and Veggie Chorizo. I often give the chorizo a burrito treatment, adding cheese, sliced avocado and salsa, finishing it on a skillet to crisp it up. For lasagna, I try to always carry Parmesan cheese packets to up the "cheeziness" while backpacking.

I have so much love for SoCal hiking! And nothing beats the Sierra Nevada camping nights with my trail family.

My trekking poles! Even for the shortest hikes, I've got them with me. If it's backpacking, my Nemo Hornet tent is a gem, Kula Cloth, and my BearVault bear can to keep my favorite animals safe.

Taking a group of women to hike to the rooftop of Africa and thru-hike the Vermont Long Trail.