Do you want to volunteer and help make America’s trails something our families will be able to enjoy for generations? Then get involved and help out the American Hiking Society on National Trails Day. Every year the American Hiking Society sponsors National Trails Day, where anyone can sign up to pitch a hand and …
For the local Southern Californians… Patagonia is hosting a free special event at The G2 Gallery in Venice, California on May 7, 2010: a reception for a group called Earthjustice and the famous wildlife photographer Florian Schulz. There will be a presentation of Arctic images, representatives from Earthjustice and Patagonia who will teach you about …
This is a great video clip of a guy on the HuaShan Plank Path in China. I thought that El Caminito Del Rey was the scariest hiking trail in the world, until I saw this video! Enjoy!
History was made today! On April 27, 2010, the South Korean woman Oh Eun-Sun returned from completing her climb of Annapurna in Nepal, the last of the 14 highest peaks. A few months ago I wrote about Oh Eun-Sun’s quest, and it brings a smile to my face that a woman has now joined the …
Do you like to take your pooch with you on your hikes? How about on camping and backpacking trips? I see more and more people taking their dogs with them into the backcountry, and it is a great way to spend quality time with your dog outdoors. Check out my full list of recommendations of …
When I saw an email about this in my Inbox, I couldn’t help but start thinking about how great it would be if I won this Oregon Adventurecation Trip! But I would be equally happy if a Hiking Lady reader one, so here are the details… Travel Oregon is sponsoring a contest to win an …
I recently received a great question from Casey in Lathrop, CA. Casey is looking to start hiking, but can’t find local spots nearby. I have found that with a little persistence, people can find wonderful places to hike and explore near their hometowns. Check out my suggestions for Casey. Luckily, Casey is really close to …
Despite its reputation of sunny days and balmy weather, Southern California has a lot of great places to enjoy winter activities, including snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is how I like to hike in the winter. Taken at a slow pace, it is a wonderful way to enjoy a day in the mountains. At a faster pace, it …
In the winter, I love to walk, hike, trail run… you name it. I have had several people ask me how I stay active in the winter, and frankly, it is pretty simple. I do exactly what I do in the summer, except with some gear adjustments. One of my favorite winter activities is snowshoeing, …
What are you favorite spots in the California Sierra Nevadas? Janet from the U.K. will be spending 3 months in the Sierras this summer, and she was asking me about hiking groups to join while she’s here. While I was at it, I lobbed in my advice on where she should try to hike and …