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Win Cadence Insoles for Your Hiking Boots!

Cadence Insoles

Simply sign up below for a chance to win. Cadence Insoles is a California based company that makes incredible hiking insoles. Check out the Hiking Lady article The Best Insoles for Hikers to learn more! Cadence Insoles are designed by a Physical Therapist, with the goal of providing semi-rigid orthotic support while also providing shock …

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Why Hikers and Backpackers Should Carry Two-Way Radios

A Two-Way Radio for Hiking

Do you carry a two-way radio when you hike? How about on backpacking and camping trips? If you don’t, you should! A two-way radio (also known by the fun name of “walkie-talkie”!) is not merely just a fun toy, but an important safety device. A good set can be purchased for under $100. One of …

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Torrey Pines Hiking: San Diego, California

Hiking Torrey Pines

Looking for a short, coastal hike near San Diego, California? Torrey Pines hiking trails are where you need to go! Torrey Pines State Reserve in Del Mar is named for the beautiful Torrey Pine trees that decorate the coastal bluffs of the state reserve. Torrey Pines hiking is good for hikers of all levels since …

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Hiking With Your Baby!

Baby Hiking Gear

For all of you “hiking ladies” out there, some of you are “hiking mothers”. One very special and enjoyable activity for a Mom and Baby is hiking! Exploring the outdoors with your baby is a great way to bond with your child, enjoy nature, and get some exercise. Tips for Hiking With A Baby: Don’t …

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Win High Quality Rohner Hiking Socks!

Rohner women's socks

Want to win a pair of high quality Rohner hiking socks? This is your chance. Simply sign up below for a chance to win. Rohner is a Swiss company that makes an incredible hiking sock. The socks are made in Europe and all of their fabrics are European as well! Rohner just started selling their …

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A Walk in the Woods Coming to the Big Screen!

A Walk in the Woods Poster

Bill Bryson’s story, A Walk in the Woods, is hitting the big screen this Fall! With a leading line-up of stars including Robert Redford, Emma Thompson, and Nick Nolte, it should be as funny and interesting as the book. Setting out to hike the Appalachian Trail with his old buddy, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford in …

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National Trails Day 2015 and Thousand Trails Events!

Thousand Trail Campground, Bend-Sunriver, Oregon

Are you ready for National Trails Day, Saturday June 6, 2015? Outdoor enthusiasts are counting down the last week until the start of National Camping Month! Thousand Trails, a leader in outdoor destinations, recreation and family camping, is offering a wide range of family-friendly activities all month long with extra events happening the weekend of …

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New Hiking Lady Gear Reviews!

Close-up of the Eddie Bauer Stormdown 700 Downtek Vest

Are you looking for some new hiking gear, apparel, or hiking footwear? Want to read unbiased thoughts on the best (and worst) gear out there!? I highly recommend that you check out the “Gear Reviews” tab of the Hiking Lady website.   Be sure to take a peek at the hot off the press reviews …

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The deals are here! REI is having their Anniversary Sale!

Gregory Deva 70 Backpack

Okay, so for those of you who are like me and want to buy as much as they can on sale, since paying full price costs too much :), then you have to check out REI’s Anniversary Sale that is going on right now. The sale is happening May 15-May 25th. If you are in …

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Resoling Hiking Boots

Asolo boots with new Vibram soles

A frequent question I get as the Editor of Hiking Lady is about resoling hiking boots. Many of you have asked, wanting to know if it is even possible to get your old, favorite, broken in pair of hiking boots resoled, especially if they have Vibram soles. Until recently, I had never had a pair …

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