“My soul can find no staircase to heaven unless it be through earth’s loveliness.” – Michelangelo
Earth’s Loveliness
Author: Hiking Lady
Win A GobiGear Compression Bag
For the October Contest, Hiking Lady has partnered up with GobiGear! GobiGear was founded by a full time botanist who travels the world in her spare time…recent trips include treks in Africa and Asia! She certainly knows a thing or two about efficient packing 🙂 The GobiGear HoboRoll is a lightweight compression sack that is …
Sustainable Capitalism?
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of one of my favorite hiking apparel companies – Patagonia – has a new book out suggesting that capitalism as we know it is on an unsustainable path. The Responsible Company discusses how most products that are produced are of extremely low product quality. Chouinard’s company, Patagonia, has taken the opposite …
Beautiful Time Lapse Video of the Pacific Northwest
Photographer John Eklund of Portland, Oregon made a beautiful time lapse video of gorgeous scenery in the Pacific Northwest! It took over 260,000 shots to make this 4 minute video. I just love the views of Crater Lake and Mt. Hood. Enjoy!
Never Have A Dead Phone on the Trail
Want to win a solar charger for your iPhone so you don’t have to worry about a dead battery on a hike? All you have to do is comment on this month’s Hiking Lady contest page for a chance to win! Solar iCharge will be picking a winner on August 31st. Good luck!
A Better Way to Shop for Hiking Gear!
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to thumb through shopping catalogs, share what you like with your friends and family on Facebook, and then effortlessly purchase what you want and have it sent to your home? A company called Catalog Spree is doing just that. I recently heard about this and found out that …
Hiking Lady’s Utah Adventure
Have you been to one of the most rugged yet beautiful landscapes in the United States? Last October I went exploring in southeastern Utah for the first time: Moab, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands! The trip included lots of day hiking to take in the breathtaking views. The vastness of the landscape and the delicate …
Hiking Lady Goes Kayaking!
After hiking on of my favorite trails ever…the Bishop Creek trail in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, I picked up a paddle and went hiking on the beautiful alpine lake, South Lake. Check out a minute long video of my little adventure. I hope you enjoy the scenery as much as I did! And for …
A $100,000 Pledge!
CLIF Bar has pledged $100,000 to help protect the outdoors, and we can help! Here’s the deal: CLIF Bar is running their 2nd annual Meet the Moment program, that enables outdoor enthusiasts like you and me to share their stories and photos from our favorite outdoor adventures and raise money for 5 nonprofits that help …
Huge Patagonia Sale
Avid readers of the Hiking Lady website know how much I like Patagonia apparel. They manufacture top quality, eco friendly products, however, they tend to be VERY pricey. Right now Moosejaw.com is having a huge Patagonia sale! One of my favorites, the Women’s Down Sweater, is on sale for just $139 (normally $200). Plus, here’s …