“Wandering re-established the harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” -Anatole France, French poet
Time to Wander
Author: Hiking Lady
What Knife Do You Take on the Trail?
I’ve recently been testing the Gerber Crucial, a multi-tool that is a compact pocket size, yet heavy tool to take along backpacking. I’ve used Cold Steel knives in the past, and like their sturdy design. Have you found multi-tools handy on the trail, or do you stick to lighter weight knives to shed extra pack …
High Tech Socks!
There are so many great hiking socks on the market, I was surprised to find yet another brand that makes top quality, highly technical socks. Check out the new gear review of the Women’s Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks, a unique three layer technology that does a great job of wicking sweat away. How did …
The Wise Woman’s Stone
Inspiration for my fellow hikers: A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give …
21st Century Mountaineering
The topic of speed climbing is a hotly debated one. The New York Times wrote about it, and Hiking Lady readers had lots of opinions on my personal Facebook page. For those of you who aren’t familiar with speed climbing, there is a fantastic short video that features Ueli Steck, also known as the Swiss …
The First Person to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail?
Who was the first person to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail? In 1970, a 17 year old boy from the midwest named Eric Ryback decided to hike the 2,650 mile trail from Canada to Mexico by himself! There is some controversy as to whether or not he completed it without hitching a few rides from …
Hiking Humor: On the Trail
And now “unemployed” has entered the mix! Special thanks to the very talented and creative hiker, Geolyn “Boots” Carvin, for letting me share her hilarious cartoons. Her website, On the Trail with Boots McFarland, has many more funny cartoons about the trail adventures of the female hiker, Boots. Boots is based on Geolyn’s years of …
Are you a hiking poet?
“People who seek adventure are true poets of living” Anonymous
Don’t Wanna Get Lost in the Wilderness?
One of the biggest fears hikers have is getting lost. The best a hiker can do is to be prepared! Get a good, comprehensive guide to the area where you’ll be hiking, read it, study it, and bring it along! There are numerous guide book companies, ranging from Falcon Guides to The Mountaineers Book, and …
Hiking Humor: Chili Spoon
I can relate! I’ve had chicken noodle flavored hot chocolate before… Special thanks to the very talented and creative hiker, Geolyn “Boots” Carvin, for letting me share her hilarious cartoons. Her website, On the Trail with Boots McFarland, has many more funny cartoons about the trail adventures of the female hiker, Boots. The female hiking …