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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.

36 Questions to Ask Your Climbing Partner

November 1, 2022November 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 36 Questions to Ask Your Climbing Partner

In climbing, your belaytionship is a lot like a romantic relationship.

Female Climbing Spaces: Why is it so important for women to climb together?

October 14, 2022November 7, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Female Climbing Spaces: Why is it so important for women to climb together?

When women climb with women they learn from each other. When women climb with women, they teach each other. When women climb with women, they form resiliency and bravery. 

Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

August 16, 2022September 2, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

Here’s a checklist you and your potential summer adventure partner should go through before you decide to spend the summer together. 

Trip Report: Screaming Sky Crack on Zoroaster Temple in the Grand Canyon

July 20, 2022August 25, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay 1 Comment on Trip Report: Screaming Sky Crack on Zoroaster Temple in the Grand Canyon

look back up, into the crack, and I feel lighter. I have let something go that was weighing me down, and now it is time to climb. 

The Coolest New Climbing Gear That Came Out of OR

July 7, 2022August 3, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on The Coolest New Climbing Gear That Came Out of OR

In the end, there’s a lot of cool things coming to the climbing community in the next year. I’m seeing a big shift into more trad specific equipment, and more sustainable items for consumers.

Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

May 31, 2022July 5, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

I see a lot of burnout in climbing. I see it most in the trad climbing dirtbag scene, but burnout can happen to everyone. Gym climbers, boulderers, and trad dads alike are not immune to burnout. 

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

April 21, 2022March 4, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

A must do every spring time! Clean up that gear.

Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone!

March 22, 2022April 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone!

The bright red sand that makes up most of the features in Moab is particularly delicate when wet, and with so much rain on the way, the desert can take quite a beating if we aren't careful. 

Valentines Day Date Ideas For Rock Climbers

February 4, 2022February 23, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Valentines Day Date Ideas For Rock Climbers

Inquire within for new Valentines Day plans.

50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

December 20, 2021February 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay 2 Comments on 50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

Resolutions you can really keep.

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