Have you ever thought about hiking in the backcountry on private lands? I recently got a question from Dan, who is looking to explore a canyon that used to be an Indian Village. Want to know the best ways to get access to private lands? Check out my answer to Dan’s question about hiking on …
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view… where storms come and go as lightening clangs upon the high crags where something strange and more beautiful and more full of wonder than your deepest dreams wait for you… beyond the next turning of the canyon walls.” Edward Abbey, Benediction
This is what makes me smile on a Friday morning – a 20% off REI coupon for already discounted outdoor gear and apparel! Yay! REI has great product, but hiking gear is often very expensive! Therefore I’m always on the lookout for deals like this. The 20% off is automatically deducted from your highest priced …
Are you prepared to hike back to your car in the dark? What happens if it is dark, rainy, AND you’re clumsy like me and occasionally drop flashlights in muddy puddles? Throw in some fog … Then you’ll want to check out the Pelican NEMO 1960 flashlight. This is the brand new version of Pelican’s …
Looking for a way to challenge yourself and raise money for a good cause? An organization called Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up encourages people to create their own charity challenges and raise money for African children with AIDS. There are hiking events, rock climbing events, biking challenges, mountaineering expeditions, and more! And you …
“There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same direction, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only one wasting time is the one who runs around and around the mountain, telling everyone else that their path is wrong.” Hindu Teaching
So far I’ve shared two of my favorite blogs – I hope you enjoyed checking out Gear Talk with Jason Klass and Hit the Trail Another one of my favorites is Dressed in Dirt, a blog with tips and tales of the female backpacker Adelaide Brown. She shares stories of her adventures, training, and stunning …
There is a wonderful blog called Summit Stones & Adventure Musings, with stories and inspiration from a writer and artist named DSD. DSD has created numerous summit stones – hand painted treasures of inspiring outdoor landscapes on stones that have been collected through the years. Hiking Lady has joined along in the project to help …
For the local Southern Californians… Patagonia is hosting a free adventure movie at their Santa Monica store – this is the first of a series of “First Monday” adventure films. The movie this month is Journey of a Red Fridge, the story of a 17-year old boy who lives in a small Himalayan village in …
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