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Kaya Lindsay is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker with a passion for rock climbing and the outdoors.



In 2016 she converted a Sprinter Van into a tiny home and has been traveling around the US & Canada to pursue her passion for rock climbing. Since hitting the road she has begun a career in filmmaking and is currently working on her One Chick Travels series, highlighting solo female travelers who live and work to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. Her films have been highlighted by major brands such as Backcountry and Outside TV. To fulfill her passion for writing, she chronicles her many adventures in her blog. Professionally, she writes for the adventure sports company Outdoor Prolink and The Climbing Zine. Kaya hopes to spend many more years in her tiny home on wheels, Lyra, and is currently living in Moab Utah.

New Year’s Resolutions for the Outdoors

December 19, 2023February 15, 2024Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on New Year’s Resolutions for the Outdoors

If your resolution list includes a commitment to outdoor exploration, you're in for an exhilarating journey.

So You Want to Start Snowshoeing?

December 5, 2023February 15, 2024Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on So You Want to Start Snowshoeing?

If you're ready to step off the beaten path and explore the winter wonderland that awaits, but you’re not interested in skiing or snowboarding, then snowshoeing might just be the adventure you're seeking!

Holiday Gift Guide for the Climber in Your Life 2023

November 14, 2023January 2, 2024Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Holiday Gift Guide for the Climber in Your Life 2023

Ideas for gifts for all the climbers in your friend circle and beyond.

How to Travel with Climbing Gear 

October 5, 2023December 27, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on How to Travel with Climbing Gear 

Traveling with climbing gear can be a pain. From bulky crash pads, to pounds and pounds of rope, to awkward and difficult to explain trad gear, it can be a headache trying to get yourself to an international climbing destination. 

5 Desert Towers You Should Climb This Fall

September 28, 2023September 25, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 5 Desert Towers You Should Climb This Fall

The air is getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and everyone is flocking to the red sandstone cliffs of Moab, Utah. It’s prime tower season! 

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4

September 12, 2023October 24, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4

Best of luck to you all, and remember: Be Kind. 

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3

August 29, 2023September 20, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3

Many people (wrongly) make the assumption that in order to rock climb you need to be able to do a lot of pullups.

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2

August 22, 2023September 19, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2

There is a lot of gear involved in rock climbing, but beginners need not fear. It can be as simple as getting a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag, or as complicated as getting a big wall haul…

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 1

August 15, 2023August 29, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 1

The beauty of rock climbing is that there is an endless variety of climbing for every age and skill level. No matter how strong you are, there are some excellent climbs for you! 

So You Want to Start Crack Climbing?

July 13, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on So You Want to Start Crack Climbing?

Crack climbing is a style of rock climbing that involves jamming your hands and feet into cracks instead of pulling on face holds. 

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