Since I spend a lot of time on the web when I’m not out hiking, trail running, or backpacking, I come across really cool (and many times FREE!) events that are happening around the U.S. Here are some that stood out: Southern CA Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Slideshow Presentation at Adventure 16 stores Learn all about …
I just got an email with a coupon code for a great deal at REI’s Outlet store. November 18 and 19 they’re offering 22% off Mountain Hardwear and Marmot apparel and gear at the Outlet store, using the coupon code OUT2DAY. I am gonna look for some Holiday gifts now!
I’ve received this joke several times from friends who have emailed it around. Enjoy! Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging, violent river. Needing to get to the other side, the first man prayed: ‘God, please give me the strength to cross the river.’ Poof!.. God gave him …
Have you ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail? I sure have! A close hiking friend of mine insisted that I borrow her copy, and I swear I couldn’t put this book down. Obviously I am a fan of most books about hiking, but this one is truly special – Bill Bryson weaves into his …
I love country music, and I blast it in the car on my way to fun weekend hikes and outdoor adventures. Amazon is offering 1 free download of a country music song from any of the CMA nominated artists through November 22. I downloaded mine already 🙂 Enjoy!
This one looks really cool – a contest sponsored by Pyramid Breweries where you can win a trip for 4 people to go backcountry skiing or snowboarding at Lake Tahoe, plus get decked out with ski and snowboard gear! There are several other consolation prizes too…more free snow gear! You’ve got to enter by Dec. …
There is a new company called Thriv Natural Performance that makes high performance workout clothing with a blend of bamboo and organic cotton. The guys over there got in touch with me and asked if I’d test out one of their t-shirts and provide some feedback. Check out my full review of the Thriv Natural …
What UPF rated clothing is… and why it is important: I recently went to a new dermatologist, and when I told her that I spend entire days outdoors on hiking and backpacking trips, often at high altitude, the lecture began! Plenty of sunblock, long sleeve tops and long pants, hat, sunglasses, and a new twist… …
SmartWool is hosting a sweepstakes where you can win a Colorado ski vacation for 2, and get fully outfitted with SmartWool apparel! Plus, there are other monthly prizes of SmartWool Spring Gloves. Enter before 12/31/09. I sure hope I win!! But good luck to all my loyal HikingLady.com readers. As you know I sure love …
Talk about a disappointment! When I watched National Geographic’s Surviving Everest, I was expecting a scientific view on the mankind’s attempts to climb Everest. Perhaps a review of the first climbs through the modern day. Rather than calling the movie “Surviving Everest”, it should be titled the history of Sir Edmund Hillary’s life in the …