It sure seems like some people are just able to accomplish it all! Today my Facebook friend Nina G. pointed out this inspiring story in The News Tribune about a group of seven women who climbed Mt. Rainier in early July. Not only was the all womens rope team a unique aspect of this trip, …
Another great joke from the herb garden, courtesy of my friend Jacqueline Clifford… “If someone asks for help in the herb garden, you can certainly give Sage advice if you have Thyme.”
Hiking Lady reader Genette is about to buy some new backpacking boots. Just like me, she takes out the unsupportive, cheap insoles that come with most running shoes and hiking boots and puts in much more supportive Superfeet insoles. However, the is a lot of talk that the ridges on Blue Superfeet insoles damage the …
Yay! Patagonia’s classic Primaloft jacket is on sale! Cheap and Patagonia? It is very rare to hear those 2 words in the same breath. Patagonia’s summer sale starts July 21 and runs through July 29. A lot of Patagonia’s super high quality stuff that is rarely on sale is now 30% off! Some of the …
Do you have an upcoming trip planned where you going to be above 8,000 feet elevation? Here in California, there are lots of great places to explore above that altitude, including Southern California’s San Jacinto Peak near Palm Springs, and San Gorgonio. In the Sierra Nevadas, we have the highest peak in the continental 48 …
Want to know how many calories are burned when walking and hiking? Let’s just say that both are fantastic ways to spend an hour or more of your time. You can enjoy the fresh air, nature, beautiful vistas, and burn more calories than in most other activities! Assuming 1 hour of activity, and a person …
For those of you still in college, this is a great deal! Amazon is offering a free 1 year subscription to Amazon Prime for college students. You can get unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping, with no minimum order size. Too bad I’m not in college anymore! Amazon has a great selection of books of course, but …
The highly respected wilderness education organization, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), has partnered up with Patagonia to run a contest with a grand prize of a 30 day NOLS Wind River Wilderness Course. All of the gear, airfare, and 30 days of exploring the breathtaking Wind River Range in Wyoming? It sounds amazing, which is …
How do Hiking Lady readers transport their backpacks and gear on international hiking adventures? I’ve received a lot of questions about this, and it seems that there are a lot of options for taking your backpacks and gear with you, including the very popular (and durable) North Face Base Camp duffel shown in the picture. …
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