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Alyx Schwarz

Alyx Schwarz

Alyx is an adventure guide, s'more connoisseur and founder of Shoestring Adventures.

Shoestring Warriors August 9, 2017 August 10, 2017

Meet Shoestring Warrior, Photographer and Creative Director Justin Sullivan

Shoestring Warrior Justin Sullivan is a photographer and a curator of things and experiences, from collecting bespoke objects from around the world for his…

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Shoestring Warriors July 19, 2017 July 19, 2017

Meet Shoestring Warrior and Lawyer Curtis

Shoestring Warrior Curtis grew up camping with his parents at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park, when Tioga Pass was barely a two-lane road, and…

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Backpacking, Past Adventures July 14, 2017 February 27, 2018

Santa Cruz Island Wilderness Escape: Exploring Scorpion Anchorage

In June 2017, we escaped from the city for a unique overnight backpacking adventure on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of 5 islands in Channel…

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City, Kayaking, Past Adventures, Southern California June 1, 2017 June 1, 2017

Learn To Kayak On The L.A. River

Imagine yourself floating down a river. Feel the sun warm your skin and the wind brush your face. Now lay back in your kayak and…

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Shoestring Warriors May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017

Meet Shoestring Triptographer & VanLife Storyteller Justin Fricke

Born and raised in Florida, Justin Fricke is a 27 year old guy who quit his bank job to pursue a freelance career in…

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Shoestring Warriors May 10, 2017 May 10, 2017

Meet Shoestring Warrior & Insurance Executive Christie

If Shoestring Adventures had a bestie, it would be Shoestring Ambassador Ari. Before you get jealous, you just need to meet him. He’s been on…

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Activities, Adventures, Art, Desert, Southern California April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017

Desert X: An Art Scavenger Hunt in the Coachella Valley

We exited the Interstate 10 onto a 2-lane road lined with bright yellow wildflowers. I’ve driven past this exit a million times on the…

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Adventures, City, Families, Hiking, Seasonal, Southern California, Weekend Guides April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017

5 LA Gardens To Catch the Spring Bloom

On a Sunday in April, we set out at 10am to catch some spring flowers in the city. By 4:30pm, we had visited 5 public gardens….

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Camping, Desert, Hiking, Past Adventures, Southern California April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017

Joshua Tree Camping Adventure

Shoestring Adventures went camping in Joshua Tree National Park over the first weekend of spring! Joshua Tree is located in Southern California where the…

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Gear March 20, 2017 March 22, 2017

Shoestring Adventures Backpacking Starter Kit Giveaway

Gear up for spring with the Shoestring Adventures Backpacking Starter Kit! Enter below for a chance to win gear from Gossamer Gear, Biolite, Third Eye Headlamps, Sea…

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Shoestring Adventures offers guided weekend camping & backpacking adventures and a supportive community for anyone who wants to experience the outdoors.

Founder Alyx Schwarz started Shoestring Adventures in 2011 following back surgery. A former triathlete and marathon runner, she rediscovered her love of the outdoors through hiking. Since then, she has devoted weekends to exploring her home state of California and invites you to come along!

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