We met on Hinge... ehhh ummm... let me make it cute *clears throat* It was too hot of a day in Phoenix, AZ when Payleigh was fulfilling her duties as the Social Media and Recruitment chair for Phoenix Women's Rugby Club. With a full roster crucial to the success of the club, she turned to several dating apps to reach the local athletes of the Phoenix Metro Area. After being banned from both Tinder and Bumble for solicitation, Hinge was her only hope. Everyday for weeks she would swipe and swipe hoping more people would come join her team at practice, when one day a rose [1] appeared in her inbox with a reply to one of her pictures saying "Weaver's Needle!". The rose caught her attention. "Who's this Erin? Well, anyone who knows the name of this iconic rock spire nestled in the heart of the Superstition Mountains [2] surely is worth my time. Maybe I should take a break from recruiting, " Payleigh thought to herself. Erin and Payleigh began recounting their strenuous adventures through the mountain range. Telling tails of dried washes, steep climbs, and exposed ridges. After chatting for a few days, Erin had asked Payleigh if she would like to grab a drink at Arizona Wilderness Brewery, a popular watering hole for 20-somethings around the Valley of the Sun. She agreed with much enthusiasm and the rest is history. From that day onward their relationship blossomed and they spent their days exploring the world together. What started as someone sending a digital rose to a stranger on the internet has turned into a beautiful relationship with many more adventures still to come. __________________________________ [1] On Hinge, a rose is a premium "super like" feature which ensures your profile will be shown to the user who is the recipient of the rose. A singular rose is given to users daily for free with additional roses costing upwards of $ 3.99 each. In dating app culture, the rose is associated with someone especially liking your profile. In this economy, receiving a rose is a big deal. [2] The Superstition Mountains is a mountain range located 40 miles outside of Phoenix, AZ within the Tonto National Forest boundary. The rugged desert terrain, jagged peaks, and expansive canyons made them a frequent adventure destination for both Erin and Payleigh.