“People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” – Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt. Everest
Wise Words from Edmund Hillary
Author: Hiking Lady
Socks with built in liners!
For those of us hikers who hate blisters, there is a new option on the market…WrightSocks. Similar to wearing a separate liner sock underneath a hiking sock, WrightSocks have the liners built in. I’ve been testing these for a couple of months…do they stand up to their motto of preventing blisters? Check out the Hiking …
Shedding Light on Sunscreen: How Good Is It?
With so types of sunscreen on the market, some blocking UVA rays, other UVB, some that block both…and ratings ranging from SPF 10 to SPF 100…what does it all mean? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced some significant changes that will help us figure out how effective sunscreens really are. They will …
The Ultimate Slicers
A special guest article from our gear guru Robert I., who enjoys playing with very sharp hiking gear! There is all sorts of hiking and backpacking gear that is useful during an adventure …backpacks, boots, JetBoil stoves, tents… but how about when you get home? One item that can be used all the time is …
Post-Hike Recovery Tips
After a long day on the trail, or upon returning from a multi-day camping or backpacking adventure, my body sure needs some recovery time! How to help your body feel like 100% again?: Put on a Pair of Compression Socks Compression socks: Several companies make good compression socks, including these Sockwell Women’s Circulators, which help …
Mountaineering: What’s the Rush?
Last week the New York Times published an article discussing the new breed of mountain climbers – those that strive to achieve mountain summits in record times. While I am a novice mountaineer and love climbing mountain peaks, I have yet to attempt to break time records. For me, it is about enjoying the scenery …
Free Admission to U.S. National Parks this Weekend!
In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. National Park Service is offering free admission November 11-13th! Yes, that means you can get free entry at the 147 national parks that charge admission. There are so many parks to choose from… where shall we go? 🙂
Save Your Skin!
Those of us who love the outdoors like to spend a lot of time outside in the sun. Does that mean we are doomed to premature aging and a higher risk for skin cancer? NO! What to Wear to Protect Yourself from the Sun Hiking Lady’s Tips: Wear sunscreen, and reapply frequently. The FDA updated …
Do Good – And Enter to Win a Pair of Patagonia Drifter Hiking Shoes!
Hiking Lady and PlanetShoes.com have partnered up to help bring awareness to Patagonia Advocate Weeks program! From November 7th, 2011 to November 21, 2011, Patagonia will donate $10 for every pair of Patagonia shoes purchased at PlanetShoes.com to the Appalachian Mountain Club. Not familiar with the Appalachian Mountain Club? It was founded in 1876, and …
Keeping Your Tootsies Happy!
At just 1 pound 15 ounces, the Vasque Taku women’s hiking boots are super lightweight, yet very sturdy. Fine details such as a mesh edge around the gusseted tongue keep out dirt and debris, yet also enables the boots to be more comfortable and lighter weight. Check out the full gear review to learn more! …