- Following 4.5K
- Followers 32.3K
- Engagement 71%
- Avg likes 27.3K
- Avg comments 188
About Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel (@cdesmondtravel) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Dogs. The account has 32,266 followers and 1,391 published posts. Recent posts average 27,271 likes and 188 comments, an engagement rate of 71%.
With 32.3K followers, Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel follows 4,507 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.2 times the size of the list followed. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel under 4 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Travel, Dogs and Travel Influencers.
The Instagram bio for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel runs to 18 words across 4 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel dates from October 2025.
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1,391 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. That mix leans toward videos. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel has built a substantial archive of 1,391 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 23 followers for each post published. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel also keeps 17 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 78 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include best, hike, trail, march and chasing. The captions tag #pittsburgh, #steelers, #herewego, #travel and #corporatelife.
One down. Forever to go!
Sharing a few engagement sneak peeks too 👀
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#pittsburgh #steelers #herewego
1️⃣ Devil’s Thumb via Lake Agnes Trail | Banff, Canada
🥾 8–10 mi | ⛰️ 2,200–2,500 ft gain
📅 Best months: June–September
🌊 Ridge hike with Lake Louise backdrop — iconic Canadian Rockies vibes.
2️⃣ Havasupai Falls | Arizona
🥾 ~20–22 mi for all 4 waterfalls
⛰️ 2,400 ft gain |
📅 Best months: March–May & September–October
🎟️ Permits required — open Feb 1st! Grab yours fast.
3️⃣ Mount Fremont Lookout | Washington
🥾 5 mi | ⛰️ 1,400 ft gain
📅 Best months: July–September
Historic lookout and the most epic sunrise
4️⃣ Tolmie Peak | Washington
🥾 5.5 mi | ⛰️ 1,200 ft gain
📅 Best months: July–September
🌲 Fire lookout + panoramic Mount Rainier views make it perfect for sunrise/sunset shots.
5️⃣ Hangandifoss – Múlagljúfur Canyon | Iceland
🥾 6–7 mi | ⛰️ 1,000 ft gain
📅 Best months: June–August
💦 Affordable taste of waterfalls + dramatic canyon walls. Iceland is definitely the best beginner-friendly international adventure.
Which one are you most excited to tackle in 2026? 👀✈️
That mindset took me from weekend trails to chasing bigger mountains.
Because growth doesn’t happen on the couch.
This March, I’m heading to Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft.) A mix of snow, glacier and sunrise summit.
If mountaineering has been “one day”… this is your sign.
Comment “HIKE” for more details. 🏔️
📍 Silverthorne, CO
Open now through 1st week of March!
🎟️ Ticket costs: $16–$30 per person
• Weekdays = cheaper
• Weekends & peak times = more expensive
Prices vary by date and time slot, so earlier weekday visits are the best deal ❄️
Add this to your Colorado bucket list! 🏰
One year ago I stood here with my pup, chasing fresh air and whatever was next.
Today I’m back at the same spot and this time with my future wife by my side.
Same trail. Same view. A whole new chapter.
Oh how times have changed 😌
Hey, I’m Chris, but most people just call me Desmond.
Hence the play on words: C-Desmond-Travel. ✈️
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, now calling Denver home.
I still work a 9–5, but I use every single hour of my PTO to hike mountains, travel the world, and make memories with my beautiful girlfriend and my dog, Yuengling 🐾
A few things about me:
🏙 Pittsburgh will always be home — family, friends, and loyalty run deep.
🏡 I make my home pay for itself by renting out each room and through side hustles + travel hacks.
🐕 Yuengling has been my road trip co-pilot and trail buddy for 10 years now!
✈️ Some trips are budget road trips with him, others are bucket-list adventures with my girlfriend.
🥾 When I’m not traveling, I’m probably hiking, skiing or playing volleyball somewhere in Colorado.
👦🏻👦🏻 Fun fact: I’m also a twin!
I’m not chasing a perfect life; just one that feels balanced, free, and alive.
Work hard. Save smart. Spend on what matters.
Take the trip. Make the memories. Use your damn PTO.
If you’re new here, welcome to the crew!
Follow along for real-life adventures, travel tips, and a little inspiration to use your damn PTO.
I hear many people say to me they are “living vicariously through you”. And I am curious…”why? You can live this life too”
Yes everyone has different circumstances; having kids can limit your time (and money), some people don’t like traveling alone (definitely needs a certain mindset), some not enough PTO, some not willing to rent rooms in there house for extra money (this is certainly a sacrifice that not many people are comfortable with, it’s not for everyone. Or not ready to invest in a house at this moment (interest rates aren’t great)
For me, house hacking is a short term sacrifice for long term financial stability for years to come.
I hope to inspire everyone to explore more of this beautiful world. Follow along for more adventures and some FREE travel guides coming soon! 👀
What side hustles or additional saving strategies do you do to travel or pursue other goals?
#travel #corporatelife #traveltheworld #househack #househacking
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel's engagement
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel's engagement rate on Instagram is 71%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. A typical post draws likes and comments in numbers close to the size of the audience itself. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 145 to 1, with 27,271 likes and 188 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
Engagement rate
71%
- Avg likes
- 27.3K
- Avg comments
- 188
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 1
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Who is Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel?
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel (@cdesmondtravel) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Dogs. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel runs to 18 words across 4 lines.
How many followers does Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel have?
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel has 32,266 followers on Instagram (32.3K). Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel follows 4,507 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.2 times the size of the list followed. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel has built a substantial archive of 1,391 posts.
What is Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel's engagement rate?
Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel's engagement rate on Instagram is 71%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. A typical post draws likes and comments in numbers close to the size of the audience itself. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 145 to 1, with 27,271 likes and 188 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
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Flinque files Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel under 4 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Travel, Dogs and Travel Influencers. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel repeatedly use the words best, hike, trail, march and chasing. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel's captions carry hashtags such as #pittsburgh, #steelers and #herewego. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel writes those captions mainly in English. Chris Desmond • Hiking • Adventure • Travel keeps 17 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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