Want to get geared up for the worst case scenario! Enter to win this month’s Hiking Lady giveaway of a backpack loaded with all of the supplies you’ll need! What’s included: The Last Savanna by Mike Bond Survival card multi tool (Kikkerland) Colorful Bandanna (Carolina Mfg) Coghlan’s – 2 camping items (items may vary) (Coghlans) …
Helen and Bill Thayer are the first married couple to ski to any of the world’s Poles when in 1992, when Helen was 54 and Bill was 65, they skied to the Magnetic North Pole un-resupplied and unsupported by snow machines or dog teams. Bill was also the oldest man at that time to have …
We spotted a good deal for a Holiday gift for yourself…the Isis Tempest Jacket, which Hiking Lady reviewed here, is on sale at REI! It is now considered a closeout. Happy shopping!
Looking for holiday gifts for the hikers in your life? Hiking Lady’s holiday gift guide can help you decide what to put under the tree this year! 🙂 For the always prepared: Arka USB Charger + Lantern + Flashlight: Do you need a gift for someone who is always prepared? They’ll love the Arka USB …
This month we have a very special prize for one lucky Hiking Lady reader – a linen-bound copy of the hardcover Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968: Reflections on the Lost Photos of the Third Ascent. This book was complied by legends in the mountaineering community: Yvon Chouinard, Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones, Lito Tejada-Flores and Doug Tompkins. …
In case you need a little encouragement to get outside and take a hike today… “How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” ~John Muir
Helen Thayer, the world renowned adventurer, educator, and motivational speaker completed a trek across the Sahara last year. In this first-hand exclusive article for HikingLady.com, Helen uses her gift with words to share a glimpse of her journey and educate us about the lifestyle of the Berber people. Through her adventures we can learn from …
Are you on the Hiking Lady email newsletter list? We send out a monthly email with fresh content about upcoming articles, gear tips, and product reviews. Last month the avid Hiking Lady fans who had already signed up for the email list found out that the world famous explorer, Helen Thayer, will be writing for …
Avid readers of Hiking Lady know that happy feet are pretty much the most important factor for happy hiking. In addition to boots that fit well, and laces tied the right way, you’ll want a pair of quality insoles. Lucky for you, OrthoLite has offered one lucky Hiking Lady reader to win a pair of …
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” ~John Muir