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Our mission is to be your expert guide on all of your outdoor adventures.

We hope to elevate your outdoor experiences by sharing expert insights, comprehensive guides, and honest gear reviews.

We provide the best content on the internet that not only inspires but also educates.

That way, you can be prepared, excited, and 100% ready for whatever adventure comes your way.

The Great Outdoors should be exhilarating, not exhausting.

And it can be so difficult just getting started.

We get it.

There just aren’t enough hours in the day to do the proper research and planning after the everyday grind.

But that’s exactly why we are here.

We’ve created a treasure trove of resources based on our combined 40+ years of experience in the outdoors.

From detailed guides of our favorite hikes to the essentials for a perfect camping trip to the thrill of sending a route, we’ve done it all! 

We even share what NOT to do after we learned it the hard way (so you don’t have to).

You will be more ready than ever for your next adventure, equipped with our resources and experiences that we share on Know Nothing Nomads.

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It all started with a Muffin

We’ve both done lots of exploring throughout our years, but the real adventure didn’t begin until we met back in 2009.

It was an average day in Photojournalism class at Rockwall High School. Ashley was eating a chocolate chip muffin snack, and Derek asked to try a bite.

It was love at first chocolate chip.

Fast forward through many years of dating – watching sunsets by the lake, going camping in the fall colors, and being inseparable from day one.

In 2019, we moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, and we knew the Rocky Mountains were going to be our forever home.

We explored, camped, hiked, and fished every possible day.

We’ve also spent time in Asheville in the Appalachian Mountains, and now our next adventure brings us to Missoula, Montana, in the Northern Rockies.

Over the years, we’ve realized that we’re living our best possible life. And we wouldn’t trade it for the world.

We are truly ALIVE when we spend as much time outside as possible.

And now we’re here to help others accomplish the same thing. We share everything we’ve learned along the way in an effort to inspire others to get outside.

We hope our knowledge and experience will help you get outside, no matter where you are in your journey.

Thanks for being a part of the Know Nothing Nomads community! We hope to see you outside exploring! And if you’re ever near Missoula, hit us up for a beer!

Cheers!

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Meet Our Team

We are expert outdoorsmen (and women) who have spent our entire lives hiking, camping, and traveling to amazing places. We are here to share those adventures and experiences to inspire and educate our readers.

Derek, Co-Founder at Know Nothing Nomads

Ashley Vitiello

Co-Founder, Editor-in-Cheif

Ashley is an adventurous spirit and seasoned expert at Know Nothing Nomads.

She has a rich background in outdoor exploration that ranges from Ontario’s wilderness to the American Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains.

Her lifetime of adventures shines through in every single trail guide, how-to article, and product review. This means you can expect genuine insights and stories that resonate with every outdoor enthusiast.

Her goal is to make the outdoors accessible, and her passion shows in her writing.

Click the button below to learn more about Ashley, including her background, certifications, and education.

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Derek, Co-Founder at Know Nothing Nomads

Derek Vitiello

Co-Founder, Designer

Meet Derek – a lifelong camper, hiker, and outdoorsman, born in Dallas, Texas.

Derek’s earliest memories involve camping under the stars and exploring the great outdoors. His childhood adventures in the family RV laid the foundation for his deep connection with nature.

Now he’s been exploring for decades. His passion for the outdoors isn’t just a hobby – it’s a way of life that’s deeply ingrained in every adventure and story he shares.

Teaming up with Ashley, his high school sweetheart, Derek is on a mission to dispel myths and share authentic, practical advice on camping, and hiking. 

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