Mandy Moore is pushing herself out of her 'comfort zone' to climb Mt. Everest... and admits she 'roped' husband Taylor Goldsmith into hiking
She's ready to immerse herself in nature.
And Mandy Moore is taking her newfound love of the great outdoors to the greatest of heights as she's set to climb Mount Everest's base camp, according to People magazine.
The 35-year-old actress is currently on hiatus from This Is Us and is 'very excited' to be using her trip to head to Nepal for a trek through one of the tallest mountains in the world with husband Taylor Goldsmith by her side.
Take a hike: Mandy Moore is taking her newfound love of the great outdoors to the greatest of heights as she's set to climb Mount Everest's base camp, according to People magazine; seen on Instagram
The journey will reportedly take nine days on the way in and a few more on the way out, and insisted she isn't feeling nervous about the adventure.
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'I'm very excited,' she said. 'It doesn't scare me. It's invigorating! The moments that you push yourself out of my comfort zone are so fulfilling and nourishing.'
Mandy admitted hiking has been 'part of the connective tissue in my life for so long,' but she has recently become more adventurous after discovering her 'inner mountain girl' on a trip to Mount Kilimanjaro last year.
Nature lovers: The 35-year-old actress is currently on hiatus from This Is Us and is 'very excited' to be using her trip to head to Nepal for a trek through one of the tallest mountains in the world with husband Taylor Goldsmith by her side; seen on Instagram
Heat it up like Mandy in a orange coat by Eddie Bauer
Mandy was beaming in New Zealand following the completion of her 'Why I Hike' campaign with Eddie Bauer, as she was seen sporting an EB down jacket outdoors.
The 'This is Us' television star looked red-hot in this bright pimento-colored outdoor coat, assuming it fared well to keep her protected from the elements.
We love this choice in coat because it means our outdoor-activity outfits don't need to be drab. While settling for a traditional structure, the star opted for a non-traditional colorway to sport on her trip. This one in particular boasts a 'weatheredge pro' shell which is ideal for extreme conditions, as well as being designed to fit perfectly over mid-weight layers.
Why not take a hike like Mandy in a bright athletic coat? You can buy this one directly from Eddie Bauer for a cool $500, or peruse the carousel below to get a perfect fit for your next outdoor adventure. We love the Invicta choice!
'That trip really solidified things for me,' she said. 'I discovered my inner mountain girl!'
The Everest trek will be lead by Mandy's friend Melissa Arnot, an Eddie Bauer Alpine guide who she met last year and teamed up with last month on a hike in New Zealand.
And the guide appreciates her new pal's 'really good attitude' on their trips.
Fresh air: Mandy admitted hiking has been 'part of the connective tissue in my life for so long,' but she has recently become more adventurous after discovering her 'inner mountain girl' on a trip to Mount Kilimanjaro last year; seen on Instagram
'She has a passion for the outdoors and really pushing herself,' Melissa said. 'And she's so open and generous. That's a really enjoyable person to travel with.'
Mandy's husband Taylor Goldsmith also came on the New Zealand trip after his wife introduced him to her passion shortly after they got married last year.
'I roped Taylor into hiking,' she said. 'On our honeymoon [in Chile] I was like, "Babe, we're going to hike every day," and he was a really good sport about it. It's a through line in our relationship now. And he totally keeps up!'
Mandy and and Taylor — the frontman for the band Dawes — were married at their home in Los Angeles on Nov. 18.
Great outdoors: The Everest trek will be lead by Mandy's friend Melissa Arnot, an Eddie Bauer Alpine guide who she met last year and teamed up with last month on a hike in New Zealand; seen on Instagram
