Courtney Matulewicz

I took my new Kokopelli Chasm Lite inflatable stand up paddle board out for a quick test paddle on the lake, without realizing how windy it was.

Ripstop By The Roll - https://bit.ly/3TgUQ2S (affiliate link) This DIY stem bag is a great MYOG (make your own gear) project for someone who is either looking to use up some scrap material, or a beginner, looking for a relatively simple first sewing project. Stem bags (also known as feed bags) are frequently used as bikepacking gear. I chose to sew my stem bag out of cork fabric (sometimes referred to as cork leather) in part because I had scraps left over from another sewing project, and in part because I really like the way it looks. I hope you enjoy this MYOG bikepacking project! Supplies: Singer CG 500 C Sewing Machine (similar): https://amzn.to/3FuKtmn French Curve Ruler: https://amzn.to/3ZQ8KeG Fiskars Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3TlrMaI 24x36 Self Healing Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3TlrSz6 Clips: https://amzn.to/3Fp7ya9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Spoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/courtneymatulewicz Ripstop By The Roll (affiliate): https://bit.ly/3TgUQ2S Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

I completely disassembled my Trek Marlin 5 mountain bike in order to custom powder coat it. I also upgraded a few other parts in the process of putting back together, including a Manitou fork and switching to a 1x chainring.

I was hiking from Grayson Highlands State Park to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area when I found these awesome two trail options. The first requires some rock scrambling to get to 360 degree views of the area, the second goes through a rock tunnel.

Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is probably best known for it's wild ponies that roam the park. I was very fortunate while hiking there to come across ponies so close to the main trail.

I had the fortunate opportunity to see a mama black bear and her cubs while biking Cades Cove Loop Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There was one more cub off to the left that didn''t quite fit into the frame. Cades Cove is a fantastic destination for spotting wildlife, but be prepared for the crowds that will likely be there as well.

This bear is one of the rescued grizzly bears at Montana Grizzly Encounter. Montana Grizzly Encounter is a sanctuary for rescued grizzlies, and offers encounters and education for the public.

Luray Caverns, located near Luray Virginia, is the largest cavern in the eastern United States. There are so many unique underground features of this cave to view, including stalactites, stalagmites, and much more.

Come climb with me at The Riveter, located in Asheville, North Carolina. I typically focus all my time in the climbing gym on bouldering, but today I did something a little bit different. I tried climbing on the auto belays, which was a big deal for me, due to a fear of heights. I'm hoping climbing will help with my fear of heights, which will in turn, make me a better climbing. I also spent some time bouldering as well, and was able to find a couple of fun v1s. I hope you enjoy my climbing vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/3JEFRKJ Chalk: https://amzn.to/3qkuiRc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

This is a v1 boulder at The Riveter climbing gym in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Riveter climbing gym and bike park in Asheville NC has a wall that tops out with a slide in the kids section. Though it is labeled as a kids section, adults are welcomed to use it as well.

While out tidepooling in California, I came across a crab making bubbles. This on occasion can be caused by distress or feeling threatened, but the majority of the time the crab is perfectly fine. Since a crabs gills need to be wet in order to function, when it exhales out of water the carbon dioxide exiting the gills combine with the water on the exterior, creating the bubbles. Crabs can also deliberately blow bubbles in order to help protect against dehydration.

Come hiking with me in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Newfound Gap Road to Charlie's Bunion. This solo winter hike along the Appalachian Trail was incredibly foggy (and icey), but still managed to have some beautiful trail views. I added Mount Kephart to this Charlie's Bunion hike, as I'm working towards both the Smoky Mountains 900 Miler Challenge and Carolina Mountain Club's SB6K Challenge. Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains is a very popular trailhead, and I can see why! The Appalachian Trail in the Smokies is a perfect balance between challenging and beautiful. I hope you enjoy my winter solo hiking vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Nathan Hydration Vest: https://amzn.to/3orV35j First Aid: https://amzn.to/3sD8bpx Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (Untapped Maple Salted Cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3wShOD9 (S'Mores Probar) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3orC8HN EXOspikes: https://amzn.to/3GA4ky5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Come rock climbing with me as I boulder at Cultivate Climbing in Asheville North Carolina. This is Cultivate Climbing's (formerly known as Climbmax) River location, right in the River Arts District of Asheville. Cultivate climbing has an upstairs and downstairs bouldering area, moon board, kilter board, treadwall, autobelays, top rope and lead sections, as well as an outdoor bouldering area. Since I am still relatively new (read inconsistent) at bouldering, I mainly stuck to v0s and v1s. Hope you enjoyed my rock climbing vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/3JEFRKJ Chalk: https://amzn.to/3qkuiRc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Come with me on a winter solo hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I had planned on the Smoky Mountains for this winter hike, as I'm working on the Smoky Mountains 900 Miler Challenge, however I ran into the issue of a closed road, and needed to come up with a back up, back up trail. The trail I ended up on was the beginning of Sugarland Mountain Trail, from Little River Road to Huskey Gap. The Great Smoky Mountains are beautiful in the winter (and less crowded), so I'm very glad I was able to find an open road and trail. Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Peak Design Capture: https://amzn.to/3otmFqr GoPro Tripod Mount: https://amzn.to/3gtg62K Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Nikon D5100: https://amzn.to/3gxtV01 Canon EOS Rebel XT: https://amzn.to/3gt3IA2 Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Head Strap: https://amzn.to/3Hzo1rs Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Helmet Mount: https://amzn.to/3gsqNCU Bodhi Floaty Suction Mount: https://amzn.to/3WFGnyV Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax First Aid: https://amzn.to/3sD8bpx Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3orC8HN EXOspikes: https://amzn.to/3GA4ky5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Hiking to 6 CMC waterfalls in one day - https://youtu.be/V-V08p_T1v0 Standup Paddling Congaree National Park - https://youtu.be/prDx3rDsbWQ Come camping with me in South Carolina State and National Parks. For this camping trip I stayed at Oconee State Park Campground and Congaree National Park Longleaf Campground. I chose Oconee State Park as my first stop due to it's central location within 6 waterfalls on the Carolina Mountain Club's 100 Waterfall Challenge List. The six waterfall hikes I completed were Yellow Branch Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Station Cove Falls, Kings Creek Falls, Spoonauger Falls, and Lee Falls. The following day I hiked to Hidden Falls within Oconee State Park, before driving to Congaree National Park and hiking the Boardwalk Loop. The last day of my camping trip started off with paddle boarding from Cedar Creek Landing, and ending with mountain biking the green trails at Ride Kanuga Bike Park. Hope you enjoyed my solo camping vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Helmet Mount: https://amzn.to/3gsqNCU Bodhi Floaty Suction Mount: https://amzn.to/3WFGnyV Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Nathan Hydration Vest: https://amzn.to/3orV35j First Aid: https://amzn.to/3sD8bpx Charger: https://amzn.to/3LdpdTj Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3orC8HN Swiss Army Knife: https://amzn.to/34HkNne Nalgene: https://amzn.to/3goDbDN DAMA SUP Board Kit: https://amzn.to/3uBxt9M Camp Stove: https://amzn.to/3saj7ex GSI Crossover Kitchen Set: https://amzn.to/3ARShLI Pot: https://amzn.to/3F9SETM Pan: https://amzn.to/3MJWghS Plate/Bowl: https://amzn.to/3FadnqG Nemo Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3orVRHn Sleeping Bag Liner: https://amzn.to/3gsAwck ENO Hammock: https://amzn.to/3GwJuzE Bike: Trek Marlin 5 Helmet: https://amzn.to/35Tcm8Q (similar, I have the Metah which I believe has been discontinued) Goodr Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Come explore with me as I stand up paddle board through Congaree National Park, located in South Carolina. I used Cedar Creek Landing as my launch point and take out spot and headed upstream first, a kayak tour left right after me, but went downstream first. I used my Dama Inflatable Paddle Board for this trip (if you're interested in my review you can check it out here - https://youtu.be/gr5A6pOwBpc). I loved Congaree National Park, and thought it was a great place to paddle. I think at some point I may go back to paddle the Congaree River. Hope you enjoy this paddle boarding vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Gear: DAMA SUP Board Kit: https://amzn.to/3uBxt9M Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/

Did you know that just being near water is good for your health? I love getting out into nature to explore, and some of my favorite places include waterfalls, rivers, and oceans.

I 3D printed (resin), then painted, a Togepi. What's your favorite Pokemon?

I have a ton of hobbies. If it's outdoors, then there's a good chance I'm interested. A few of my favorites are mountain biking, trail running and hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking, climbing, slacklining, skateboarding, and camping.

I set out to hike to 6 waterfalls in one day in the Blue Ridge Mountain region of South Carolina for Carolina Mountain Club's 100 waterfall challenge. I successfully did so by hiking Yellow Branch Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Station Cove Falls, King Creek Falls, Spoonauger Falls, and Lee Falls. I also had the amazing luck to spot 2 copperhead snakes mating while I was out exploring the trails. This area in Western South Carolina has a ton of really amazing waterfalls, which makes it a great place for hiking or trail running. Hope you enjoy my waterfall vlog! Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Nathan Hydration Vest: https://amzn.to/3orV35j First Aid: https://amzn.to/3sD8bpx Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3orC8HN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

We went kayaking at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida, and it was absolutely beautiful. The water in this natural Florida spring is so clear and blue.

We saw this school of fish (and many others) while kayaking Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida. The water in this natural spring was so clear and blue they were really easy to spot.

Egmont Key, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is home to about 1200 Gopher Tortoises. Also they are considered a threatened species.

While kayaking at the crystal clear Weeki Wachee Springs, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, we found a school of fish.