This is a humorous look at the traditional methods to deter bears, and the latest low cost device that will do a great job! Check it out and let me know if you like it!
How to Scare a Bear!
Author: Hiking Lady
Hiking Humor: Alien Abduction
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 character in many of the cartoons is named Boots, and is …
The Backcountry Cooking Winners!
The winners have been randomly selected for the September Hiking Lady contest! They will each win a copy of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Backcountry Cooking Guide! The winners are: Alison O. Linda L. Al B. Thank you to everyone who entered, and be sure to sign up for the October contest – 5 …
Hiking Lady’s October 2010 Contest!
Want to go on an adventure of a lifetime! Then go backpacking in the Grand Canyon! This month’s giveaway: 5 copies of the Backpack the Grand Canyon DVD! Check out the Hiking Lady Movie review of Backpack the Grand Canyon DVD for more about this month’s prize! Note: Existing subscribers are welcome to enter. Don’t …
New Gear Reviews!
I’ve been busy testing a lot of new gear on hiking trips as well as an end of the summer backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are several new gear reviews for you to check out! Mentor Storage Sacs: Convenient, durable waterproof stuff sacks made by the Canadian eco-friendly company Innate Gear. Brooks …
A Woman Who Likes High Places
Steph Davis is an amazing athlete, rock climber, BASE jumper, and self described friend of dogs. And yes, she likes to be in high places – she climbs extremely exposed pinnacles in the desert, jumps off the Eiger, and every time I see a new video on her blog she seems to be falling out …
Campfire Cookin’
Fall is here, and it is my favorite time of year for car camping! I love camping when the air is cool, the leaves are changing color, and the campgrounds are more peaceful than in the busy summer season. In my view, one of the major perks of car camping versus backpacking is the much …
The Zen Hiker
Another of the wonderfully motivating quotes for hikers! “A virtuous man when alone loves the quiet of the mountains. A wise man in nature enjoys the purity of water. One must not be suspicious of the folks who take pleasure in mountains and streams, But rather measure how well he sharpens his spirits by them.” …
No need for coffee…
If you want to see something exciting to get your adrenaline up, check out the trailer for the REEL Rock Film Festival! In addition to the Banff Film Festival’s Radical Reels Tour, the REEL Rock Film Festival is another series of exciting short films that will be touring the U.S. this fall! These films are …
Win A Goodhew Extreme Sock Drawer Makeover!
I discovered Goodhew socks at the Outdoor Retailer convention this year. They are comfortable, environmentally friendly, well designed socks, that are also a great value. From hiking socks to lifestyle collections, Goodhew has a wide range of styles and designs. Hiking Lady Gear Review: Goodhew Medium Hiker Socks Knowing that a lot of our sock …