My name is Vanessa and I was born and raised in Utah. Growing up I never saw many POC on the trails, so I love sharing my own adventures to inspire other POC to get on the trails. Representation is so important. Oreo came into my life a few days after my husband deployed and we have gone on so many adventures together over the past year. There is nothing better than being on the trail with your adventure dog. Oreo helps me get out of my comfort zone so we have grown in so many ways together. In 2025 we visited 11 different states! I can’t wait for all of our adventures in 2026.
Follow their adventures at: @hikingadventures
“ Oreo means the world to me. I found her at a trailhead six days after my husband deployed. She got me through the year deployment, and have explored eleven different states together. I can’t wait for our 2026 adventures! ”
-Vanessa