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Amo esta foto, es como “ventana de montaña”.

Amo esta foto, es como “ventana de montaña”. 💙 Que bella la formación de la roca, y como sus diversas colores y sombras contrastan con el cielo, nubes y nieve. Llegamos a la “ventana” y nos reveló la vista preciosa de la montaña atrás, con su nieve dispersada casi artísticamente. La naturaleza nunca me deja de maravillar. 🏔🌎 ——— I love this picture. It’s like “a window in the mountain.” 💙 The formation of the rock is so beautiful, as is how it’s diverse colors and shadows contrast with the sky, snow, and clouds. We got to this “window” and it revealed the stunning view of the mountain behind, with its dusting of snow almost artistically scattered. Nature never ceases to amaze me
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Una escapadita justo antes de que viniera la nueva

Una escapadita justo antes de que viniera la nueva cuarantena. Una mañana que no podía haber sido más bella y una tarde de viento fuerte, neblina densa, poca visibilidad y precipitación húmeda que cristalizó mi trenza y mis pestañas. Me sentía tan viva y tan feliz, con la montaña, con el día, con la vida y con las aventuras que esperan este 2021. Por más momentos así 💙❄️🏔 ——- A little escape right before the latest quarantine. The morning couldn’t have been more beautiful and the afternoon was filled with heavy winds, dense fog, super low visibility, and humid precipitation that turned my braid and eyelashes to cristals. I felt so damn happy and so damn alive, blessed to be in the mountain, excited for the day, for life and the the adventures that await in this 2021. For more moments like this ❄️💙🏔 📸 @iamseba_santibanez ——— @trekking.adventure_chile #outdoorbella @chilenosamantesdelanaturaleza #farelloneschile #cerroleonera #cerropintor #trekkingchile #mountainlovers #mountainlife #mynorthmylife @mountainsadventures @mountain.vvibes #welikeitontop #montañasyvolcaneschile
#choosemountainswomen #takemoreadventures #outside_project #choosemountains

En Santiago, acabamos de estar sin luz por unos 10

En Santiago, acabamos de estar sin luz por unos 10 minutos. Cuando volvió, todos por aquí gritaban y aplaudían. Entiendo que la electricidad es necesaria para nuestras necesidades básicas aquí en la ciudad, pero aún así, no pude no reflexionar en lo dependiente que somos, en lo poco preparados que somos para cuando la electricidad o el agua sea escaso, y en lo poco responsable que somos con esa dependencia. 🤔Si sabemos que somos tan dependientes, somos consciente del uso de los recursos no renovables? 🤔 Cuidamos el agua? 🤔Apagamos la luz cuando no estamos en a pieza? 🤔 Compramos utilidades que utilizan la energía de manera más eficiente? 🤔 Exigimos a los políticos que ponen leyes que protegen los recursos naturales? 💡 Son miles de preguntas más que nos podemos y debemos hacer. 🌎 Necesitamos cuidar y proteger la naturaleza a través de decisiones conscientes y responsables en nuestros hábitos, acciones, compras, voto, etc. ¡Cada uno de nosotros es clave en la solución! 🏔 🌊 🌳 Buenas cuentas para seguir: @eldarwiniano_ | @glaciareschilenos ——— In Santiago, we just had a massive power outage that lasted maybe 10 minutes. When it came back, everyone around here cheered and applauded. I get that electricity is necessary for our basic city life needs but I couldn’t help but reflect on how dependent we are, how under prepared we are for when electricity / water is more scarce, and how irresponsible we are with this dependency. 🤔If we know we are so dependent, are we conscious of our use of non renewable resources? 🤔 Do we use water responsibly? 🤔Do we always turn off the lights when we aren’t in the room? 🤔 Do we buy energy efficient utilities? 🤔 Do we demand our politicians to put in laws that protect natural resources? 💡 There are thousands of other questions we could and should be asking ourselves. 🌎 We need to protect nature through our daily habits, decisions, purchases, votes, etc 💙 Each of us is critical in the solution!!

Ya partió esta vuelta #34 🥳 Me siento tan en

Ya partió esta vuelta #34 🥳 Me siento tan entusiasmada para este año que viene. Tengo la sensación que habrán muchas aventuras al aire libre vividas, muchos deseos puesto en acción, e muchas ideas concretadas. Al cerrar este 34, voy a mirar atrás y sentirme orgullosa de lo que hice y creé. DECRETADO! 😍 Estoy tremendamente afortunada pero trabajo bien duro también. Estoy más comprometida que nunca que siga siendo así. A valorar la gente en mi vida y ponerle todo mi empeño porque soy la dueña de mi perspectiva. Gracias a todos por sus deseos y buena onda. Que venga mi nueva vuelta por ese solicito que nos da vida ☀️ Gracias @marsepaz por los cupcakes 🧁 más lindos y más yo del mundo mundial. 🏔 + 🚴🏻‍♀️ + premio dulcecito = la receta de una 🙋🏻‍♀️feliz —— My journey #34 has begun 🥳 Im so excited for this new year. I’ve got a feeling that there will be many outdoor adventures lived, many dreams put into action, and many ideas turned to reality. Closing this 34, I’m gonna look back and be proud of all I did and created. IT’S BEEN SAID FOR THE RECORD! 😍 Im so lucky and blessed, but I work pretty damn hard too. I’m more committed than ever to keep it that way. Gonna keep valuing and appreciating all the amazing people in my life and I’m gonna keep givin it my all, because I’m the only one in charge of my perspective. Thank you everyone for your #birthday wishes and lovely energy. Bring in this new trip around the sun that gives us life ☀️ And, c’mon, can those #cupcakes 🧁 get any better?! 🏔+ 🚴🏻‍♀️ + a sweet treat = the recipe for a happy 🙋🏻‍♀️ -
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- #mountaingirl #bikergirl #outdoorlife #happybirthdaytome #outdoorbella #mountaingirls #mountainwoman #bikelife #birthdaygirl #cupcakespersonalizados #cupcakesdecorados

International Women’s Day Today we recognize wo

International Women’s Day Today we recognize women’s fight, which is just one of many among many minority communities. Race, color, sexual orientation, disability, immigrant ... the more boxes you check the harder the fight for a just, equal opportunity to live a good life. How can each of us, how can you, do your part of lessening that fight? - Buy from women (all / black / brown / disabled / immigrant / lesbian / bi / etc) owned businesses. - Seek our and follow social media accounts of diverse women doing amazing things. Pay attention to their experienced, insights, reflections, needs, and struggles. - Vote for diverse women for political and business leadership roles. - Prioritize laws that eliminate bias and systematic discrimination. - Look for, notice, and admit to your own conscious and unconscious bias. I listened to a podcast episode today and #LauraLiswood said “diversity is not the Noah’s Ark approach” - we need to do more than just out two of each on the boat. We actually need to listen to the stories and get rid of the unconscious and systematic ways that we oppress different communities. Today we recognize the women’s fight, but it’s a fight known far too well by far too many. It needs to end and, for that to happen, we all need to do our part. Ps. I chose the first pic as a pic of me because I often struggle with giving myself credit. And if we’re gonna know, support, and raise strong women, we can’t forget to start with ourselves. May we all be strong women, believe we are strong women, admit we are strong women, and say out loud that, gosh darn dammit, we are strong women! 💪🏻 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️ #8m

En este hermoso lugar se quedó esta niña, permit

En este hermoso lugar se quedó esta niña, permitiendo que mañana naciera la que soy ahora. Más de lo mismo, pero bastante mejor ❤️ Amor infinito a esta montaña que me cuidó como si fuera de ella. 🌄🏔 — This girl stayed in this beautiful place, so that the one I am today could be born tomorrow. More of the same, but a whole lot better ❤️ Eternal love for this mountain that protected me as if I were her own ❤️ 🌄🏔

Toda la semana he estado en más sintonía con m

Toda la semana he estado en más sintonía con mi agradecimiento, pero, aparte de eso, todo normal. El miércoles me puse el casco y la música, me monté en mi bici y comencé a pedalear por el Cerro San Cristobal. De la nada, lágrimas se empoderaron de mi cuerpo y empezaron a caer por mi cara. Sentí como si me estuviera ahogando de mi propia respiración. Me sorprendió, ya que no estaba triste. Eugenio from @centrocen.cl me dijo que la emoción debe fluir libremente a través de nosotros. De lo contrario, se reprime y es ahí que causa problemas. Tener emoción no significa que uno esté triste, pegado, viviendo en el pasado, sin poder seguir adelante o cualquier otra cosa. Es normal. Sin ninguna emoción específica que pudiera identificar, seguí pedaleando y me di permiso para sentir. Las lágrimas siguieron cayendo. Los pensamientos venían y se iban. Después de una subida, todo pasó. Así que hice 4 más. Amo mi bici. Es muy importante encontrar ese espacio donde tu mente, cuerpo y energía se conectan. Te permitirá a fluir y sanar, incluso cuando no sepa que lo necesitas. - All week I've been more in tune with my gratefulness, but, really, it's business as usual. Then on Wednesday, I snapped on my helmet, put on tunes, hopped on my bike, and started pedaling up the big hill in town. Out of nowehere, tears started pouring down my face. My chest heaved and I felt like I was drowning in my own breaths. I was so surprised. I wasn't sad and not expecting this. Eugenio from @centrocen.cl told me that emotions need to flow freely through us. Otherwise it bottles up and causes problems. Having emotion doesn't mean one is sad, angry, living in the past, not moving on, or whatever else. It's normal. With no specific emotion I could identify, I kept pedaling and gave myself permission to feel. Tears keep falling. Thoughts came and went. After a loop, it all passed. So I did 4 more. I love my bike. It's so important to find that space where your mind, body and energy connect. It will let you flow, and heal, even when you don't know you need it.

Toda la semana, he estado consciente de que hoy cu

Toda la semana, he estado consciente de que hoy cumple 2 años desde mi accidente. Me han aparecido algunos recuerdos de Instagram, mostrando mi cara sonriente y emocionada. Es interesante ver el futuro a través de esas fotos. Ayer con @marsepaz hablamos de este tipo de foto. El que, con o sin intención, capturó un gran momento de vida, que no salió según lo planeado. Miré las fotos y encontré ternura en la ingenuidad. Al mismo tiempo, era una mezcla de emoción. Nada malo, nada bueno, solo emoción. Lo que más me encanta es que todavía me conecto con el amor, la pasión y la emoción de esas fotos. Y esa misma sonrisa y curiosidad emocionada por lo que viene, todavía me llena el alma cuando pienso en las aventuras en el horizonte este año. A veces la vida, las relaciones, los sueños no salen según lo planeado. Es fácil amargarse, querer borrar esos recuerdos o desear que esa "cosa" no sucediera. Pero esa "cosa" es mucho más que el resultado final. Nuestro poder radica en nuestra perspectiva, aceptación y, al final, deseo de amar la vida que vivimos. - All week, I've been aware that today marks 2 years since my accident. I've gotten some Instagram memories, reminding me of my excited, smiling face. It's interesting to see the future through those photos. Yesterday my friend and I talked about these kinds of photos. The ones that knowingly or unknowingly captured a big life moment that didn't go as planned. I've looked at the photos and find cuteness in the naivety. At the same time, it's a mix of emotion. Nothing bad, nothing good, just emotion. What I most love is that I still connect with the love, passion and excitement of those photos. And that same smile and curious excitement about what lies ahead still fills my soul when I think about the adventures on the horizon for this year. Sometimes life, relationships, dreams don't go as planned. It's easy to get bitter, want to erase those memories, or wish that "thing" didn't happen. But that "thing" is so much more than the end result. Our power lies in our perspective, acceptance, and, in the end, desire to love the life we live.

Ya de vuelta de un hermoso fin de semana compartie

Ya de vuelta de un hermoso fin de semana compartiendo la pasión por la montaña y la vida al aire libre. @haciendorutas me invitó a participar en su actividad y pude conocer un grupo de chicas súper bacanes y cheveres, algunas que estaban cargando mochilas pesadas y acampando por la primera vez. Fue muy notable sentir todas tan apasionadas y motivadas para seguir disfrutando de la montaña y también aprendiendo más de ella. Fueron días de aprendizaje, sudor (hacía calooooor), mucha risa, y historias bajo la tremenda luna llena. Me siento recargada de esa energía especial que tiene las personas genuinas y felices. Pd. Las fotos son nada que ver, pero pronto tendré algunas. Estas son de otro momento compartiendo el amor por el aire libre con alguien especial ❤️ —— Back home after a lovely weekend reveling in the passion for the mountain and the great outdoors. @haciendorutas invited me to participate in their activity and I got to know a super wonderful group of women, some of which were carrying heavy backpacks and camping for the first time. It was really beautiful to feel their passion and motivation to keep enjoying the mountain and also growing in their knowledge about her. The days were filled with learning, sweat (it was so so so hot!), many laughs, and stories under the full moon. I feel recharged with that special energy that radiates from genuine and happy people. Ps. The photos have nothing to do with this weekend but soon I’ll have some. These are just form another moment I got to share in mutual love for the outdoors with someone special ❤️ 🏔💚 🌳

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