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Belle Cagas
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Life lessons, light-bulb moments on the trails, and daily adventures.

Episodes

  1. 12/17/2020

    11. Top 3 Lessons in 2020 On and Off Trail

    2020 has been a whirlwind of a year for all of us. In this episode, we talk about the top 3 lessons we learned on and off trail.

  2. 11/19/2020

    10. Slowing Down | Single Ladies Backpacking Trip at Kings Canyon National Park

    Are you good at slowing down? In this episode, we talk about what it means to slow down, enjoy life, and make lasting memories. We took an overnight trip out in the Rae Lakes Loop and explored Paradise Valley in Kings Canyon National Park. It was the most chill trip we've ever had. You'll hear this raw and real version of us on the trail. Hope you enjoy this episode!

  3. 10/22/2020

    9. Lessons from the HST with Matty & Sharon (Part 2 of 2) | The High Sierra Trail Series (Part 4 of 4)

    This episode concludes the High Sierra Trail series with hiking buddies Matty and Sharon. Reminiscing everything we experienced and learned on the HST, this episode is packed with lots of laughter and some deep life lessons.  Connect with us: Follow us for updates: https://www.instagram.com/stuffbellesays/ Sharon's Instagram: The G.O.A.T. - Girl On The Trail https://www.instagram.com/hikeologeist/ Matty's Instagram: AKA, Slipz https://www.instagram.com/matty_va/

  4. 10/15/2020

    8. Intermission: What's Up?

    Have you ever gone to an opera or a seen a musical? You know when they have that intermission break in between acts where you get to get up, go get a snack at the snack bar, get a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and chitchat with friends? Well, that's what we're doing with this episode as we take a quick intermission break before we finish the High Sierra Trail series.   SHORT TRAILS AFTER THE HST: Rocky Peak Trail - Simi Valley, CA Potato Chip Rock via Mt. Woodson Trail - Poway, CA Ray Miller Trail (end of the Backbone Trail) - Malibu, CA Stunt High Trail/Saddle Peak - Calabasas, CA Towsley Canyon Trail - Newhall, CA QUARANTINE ENTERTAINMENT: "Cotton Candy Skies" A Quaran-Tune by Julia Cagas https://open.spotify.com/album/6Uk9UlpxP8hkGZsBHSSeA9?si=AZbaeK_bTtOyR9-DzMuK3g BOOKS I'VE READ OVER THE QUARANTINE "Everybody, Always" Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People By Bob Goff https://bobgoffstore.com/collections/bob-goff-store/products/everybody-always-softcover "Rhythms of Renewal" Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah Lyons https://store.rebekahlyons.com/collections/rhythms-of-renewal-trading-stress-and-anxiety-for-a-life-of-peace-and-purpose "People Fuel" Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by John Townsend https://www.amazon.com/People-Fuel-Fill-Your-Leadership/dp/0310346592/ref=nodl_ "Didn't See It Coming" Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences by Carey Nieuwhof https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0782YHS8P/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Scouting The Divine" Searching for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey by Margaret Feinberg https://www.amazon.com/Scouting-Divine-Feinberg-Margaret/dp/0310331544/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1602701630&sr=1-1 "How To Break Up With Your Phone" The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine Price https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/039958112X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7S5LW6BN78AD&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+break+up+with+your+phone&qid=1602701687&s=books&sprefix=how+to+break+up+with+your%2Cstripbooks%2C205&sr=1-1 How I got a hold of this book: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ BOOKS I AM CURRENTLY READING: "Hungry For God" Hearing God's Voice in the Ordinary and the Everyday By Margaret Feinberg https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-God-Hearing-Ordinary-Everyday-ebook/dp/B004DCAV6E/ref=sr_1_14?crid=7UWXHANWYLM5&dchild=1&keywords=margaret+feinberg+books&qid=1602701731&s=books&sprefix=margaret+feinb%2Cstripbooks%2C201&sr=1-14 "Reckless Faith" An inspiring collection of true stories about real people who, when faced with real challenges, chose to trust God – is a call to every reader to live with Reckless Faith By Beth Guckenberger https://www.bethguckenberger.com/beths-books/reckless-faith "Blackout" How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation By Candace Owens https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-America-Second-Democrat-Plantation/dp/1982133279/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= OUR COFFEE COMPANY: www.yondercoffee.com MUSIC I AM REALLY INTO RIGHT NOW: Strahan Music http://www.strahanmusic.com/ Follow us on IG @StuffBelleSays and let's have a conversation!

  5. 10/01/2020

    7. Lessons from the HST (Part 1 of 2) | The High Sierra Trail Series (Part 4 of 4)

    We're down to the last 2 episodes of the High Sierra Trail series. This episode dives into some of the key lessons learned while on the HST. From preparation down to the people you're with on the trail are all key components to the success of a thru-hike. These lessons are so relevant that it does not only apply on the trail but also in real life.  Follow Stuff Belle Says on Instagram for updates: @stuffbellesays

  6. 09/18/2020

    6. Trail Food and Hacks | The High Sierra Trail Series (Part 3 of 4)

    Everyone wants to eat well everyday; especially while you're on a hike. Fuel is food and it's something I took time to prep for thru-hike of the High Sierra Trail. Let me know what you think of this episode and send me a message on Instagram for your tips and hacks on trail food! Here are some links of the food I recommended on this episode. Mountain House Beef Stroganoff https://www.mountainhouse.com/m/product/beef-stroganoff.html Mountain House Breakfast Skillet https://www.mountainhouse.com/M/product/breakfast-skillet.html?variant_id=293 Alpine Aire Spicy Cheddar Bean Dip https://www.alpineaire.com/us/us/25323-30127-Spicy+Cheddar+Bean+Dip Yonder Coffee Adventure Cup http://yondercoffee.com/ RATE & SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW US at @STUFFBELLESAYS

  7. 09/10/2020

    5. Backpacking Gear & Trail Lessons | The High Sierra Trail Series (Part 2 of 4)

    Continuing on the High Sierra Trail Series, let's talk about gear and some things I feel very deeply about hobbies like hiking, climbing and the like.  Here's a list of gear that I mentioned on this episode: GENERAL GEAR: Osprey Kyte 46L REI Passage 1 Tent Outdoor Vitals Summit Series StormLOFT™ Down Sleeping Bag - 0-degrees REI Co-op Stratus Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Jetboil Flash Java BearVault BV450 Food Container Snow Peak Titanium Spork TheTentLab The Deuce #2 UL Backcountry Trowel 2 Liter Camelback Smart Water bottle Sit pad CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR: Hoka OneOne Speedgoat 4 Adidas Running Socks Smart Wool socks Pants: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Shirt: Target Brand Long Sleeves REI Merino Mid-Weight Baselayer Uniqlo Heat Tech Leggings Shorts Buff-like fabric Trucker Hat Booney hat REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini ELECTRONICS: Black Diamond Spot 325 Headlamp Octane - 325 Lumens Anker 20,000 MaH iPhone X Apple watch Garmin Inreach Pen LED light for camp MISC: Dr. Bronner's Organic Liquid Soap Essential oils - DoTerra and white flower Advil, Magnesium, Vitamin C

  8. 09/03/2020

    4. Q&A (Part 2) | The High Sierra Trail Series | Alpine Lakes, AMS, Water Filtering

    This is a continuation of Part 1 of 4 in the HST Series - our 72-Mile Thru-Hike of the High Sierra Trail. On Instagram, I asked folks if they had questions about the HST so this episode is part 2 of 2 for the Q&A portion of the HST Series.  Here are the questions I answered on this episode: How was the water/taking a shower?Did you experience any altitude sickness this trip?What you thought was the hardest part either mental or physical?What was in your 42-lb pack and how much weight dropped each day?How much water do you carry and how do you find spots to refill?Let me know what you guys think and what you’ve gleaned from this episode. Send me a message via Instagram and would love to chat. Don't forget to RATE and REVIEW and follow us @stuffbellesays for real-time updates about this podcast.

  9. 08/27/2020

    3. Q&A (Part 1) | The High Sierra Trail Series | 72-Mile Thru-Hike

    This is Part 1 of 4 in the HST Series - our 72-Mile Thru-Hike of the High Sierra Trail. It was an epic 8 days and 7 nights traversing the Sierra Nevada from west to east concluding at the highest point in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney rising at 14,508’.  On Instagram, I asked folks if they had questions about the HST so this episode is part 1 of 2 for the Q&A portion of the HST Series.  Here are the questions I answered on this episode: What gave you the runs?Did you ever think or want to quit?What were your most/least favorite spots to camp? Let me know what you guys think and what you’ve gleaned from this episode. Send me a message via Instagram and would love to chat. Don't forget to RATE and REVIEW and follow us @stuffbellesays for real-time updates about this podcast.

  10. 08/07/2020

    2. Family Adventures During a Pandemic, Parenting Tips, and the 100-Mile Journey | A Conversation with Toni Lobo

    This episode is a raw conversation with Toni Lobo where we talked about the lessons we learned during our short family vacation in Big Bear, California. We talked a lot about parenting during a pandemic, kids staying at home and doing school from home. Toni also shared about her 100-mile journey during quarantine. Hope you enjoy this conversation and glean tons of life lessons that you can use in your daily adventures. Links to locations we visited: Alpine Slide in Magic Mountain - http://alpineslidebigbear.com/Woodland Interpretive Trail - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bear-lake-woodland-trailOJ's Donuts AKA "Mount Donuts" - https://www.yelp.com/biz/o-js-donuts-house-big-bear-lake-2Follow us on Instagram for updates: instagram.com/stuffbellesays Would greatly appreciate if you'd RATE AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST! :)

  11. 07/02/2020

    1. When Things Don't Go As Planned

    When we entered year 2020, we've had plans sketched on our calendars. Well into the year, the month of March 2020 came and all of that changed for most of us. In this episode, we are going to dive into life lessons on what it's like when things don't go as planned. We are going to talk about an experience in the Eastern Sierras back in 2018 when summitting the highest point of the contiguous United States was a thing that did not go as planned.

  12. Season 1 Trailer

    Intros

    This episode is all about intros. Who you're listening to and the why's for this podcast! Let me know what ya'll think! Follow on IG: @stuffbellesays

    Intros

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Life lessons, light-bulb moments on the trails, and daily adventures.

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    Belle Cagas
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    2020
  • Episodes
    12
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