Let the Force be with you! REI's new Force of Nature campaign is centered around women, with the goal to advance gender equality. For a company with a long history of women leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to let the world know that the outdoors world is for women too, and all of us need to get outside and enjoy it!
Hiking Lady brings attention to wildfire prevention by relaying the history of Smokey Bear, the iconic symbol of American fire prevention.
Hiking Lady chats about a recent Southern California wildflower hike with Hiking Baby, and the new challenges associated with having a hiking toddler who loves walking everywhere and touching everything!
Check out my new post over at Hiking Baby about a fun afternoon the Hiking Baby and I had and some tips for hiking with a toddler! Enjoy 🙂
I have tried numerous water purification devices over the years…pumps, tablets, and almost every UV lighted SteriPEN the company has developed. Hands down, my favorite is the SteriPEN Adventurer Opti. As you get ready for your summer backpacking and camping adventures, you should pick one of these up. Even if it is just for your …
Hiking Lady readers! This month we have a DOUBLE giveaway – my favorite hiking hat (the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero) and my favorite backcountry water purification device (the SteriPEN Adventurer Opti!) If you haven’t already read all about them, check out the Hiking Lady Review of the OR Seattle Sombrero and the SteriPEN Adventurer Opti …
For the last 8 years, I have had one favorite cool weather hiking hat – my Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero. On cool days, misty days, and even sunny days, the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero is still my go-to hat after testing many others. Why? It is all around awesome (see the Hiking Lady review) and …
Venturing out of Southern California with Hiking Baby in tow, we went to Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, and explored some baby carrier and stroller friendly hikes/walks. Luckily the weather was still cool in Arizona (~50-65 degrees were the daytime highs in late February), and due to the dry climate we drank lots of water while …
Okay Hiking Lady readers! This month we have a giveaway that I am extremely excited about… my favorite backpack – the Gregory Deva 60L backpack! (See the Hiking Lady Review of the Gregory Deva 60L here) Our friends at Massdrop are the sponsors of this giveaway, and they have partnered with Hiking Lady this month to …
Whether you’re a beginner or you’re a full-fledged pro, there are some things you’ll always need when you’re looking to create an incredible hiking experience. Even though it may make sense to travel as light as possible, it’s still important to avoid hiking empty-handed. There are a few essentials you’ll definitely need for the journey. …