Kia ora, I’m Sarah!

I’m an adventurer, mental health advocate, and creative based in Central Otago, Aotearoa.

As the founder of Aspiring Socials, I combine my passion for hiking, climbing, and mountaineering with visual storytelling to create authentic, high-impact content for adventurous brands. From social media management, to photography packages, to on-going content creation solutions I create content that elevates your brand to new heights - literally and creatively. Click here to learn more.

At the heart of it all is a passion for wellbeing, adventure, and helping people of all abilities reconnect with nature — and themselves ♡

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Avalanche Awareness
Avalanche Awareness

Avalanche awareness is a vital component of any backcountry alpine activity! Here are my top tips for staying safe in avalanche terrain

Layering For The Mountains
Layering For The Mountains

Layering for the mountains… everything you need to know to build a comprehensive layering system for mountaineering that will keep you warm, comfortable, and dry on all your adventures!

Touring the Pisas
Touring the Pisas

A cheeky overnight ski tour in the Pisa range. Snow conditions were thin, but there were still pockets of fun to be found, and we were determined to find them!

Chicks & Picks
Chicks & Picks

Remarkables Mixed & Ice Festival 2023 - Chicks & Picks Clinic

Mt Liverpool
Mt Liverpool

Climbing Mt Liverpool via Cascade Saddle

Earnslaw in a Day
Earnslaw in a Day

Climbing Mt Earnslaw in a day: a challenge for type two fun enthusiasts

Ultimate Guide to the Blue Pools
Ultimate Guide to the Blue Pools

Everything you need to know to have the perfect blue pools experience!

Hiking the Hooker Track
Hiking the Hooker Track

Everything you need to know about hiking the Hooker Track

Two days up Tititea
Two days up Tititea

Climbing Mt Aspiring in under 48hrs from Raspberry Flat carpark via the North West Ridge

When You Don’t Make The Summit
When You Don’t Make The Summit

Not every trip goes to plan, it’s the moments not the summit that matters.

Roaming the Ridges Blog . . .

Mountaineer standing on snow-covered slope with mountain peaks in the distance.
A woman with long red hair wearing a green puffy jacket takes a photo with a professional camera on a mountain with snow and rocky terrain. Adventure photographer.
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Young woman in red jacket and gray helmet standing outdoors in snowy mountain landscape, holding a walking pole, with snow-capped peaks in the background.
A woman wearing ski gear, including a purple jacket, blue hat, sunglasses, and black gloves, is climbing a snowy mountain with the help of an ice axe and a rope.