I was recently asked the question on “Ask Hiking Lady” about the most famous female hiker of all time. Who do you think I chose? Read my answer and let me know if you have other candidates! 🙂
The Most Famous Female American Hiker
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A Woman’s Quest to Climb Everest
I have read many amazing stories about men and women who conquer the world’s greatest peaks – from the most famous American mountaineer Ed Viesturs to the blind man Erik Weinhenmayer and the Korean woman Oh Eun Sun. Most recently I read the story of Vicky Jack, the oldest British woman to climb Mt. Everest. …
Banff Mountain Film Festival!
It is 2010, so that means the Banff Mountain Film Festival is going on its world tour! This is an amazing film festival that captures the essence of mountain culture. The film festival is presented locally all around the world, with hundreds of stops in Canada and the United States and many stops in Europe, …
Upcoming Hiking & Outdoors Related Events
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 …
Do you Hike, Bushwalk, Ramble, Hillwalk, or Tramp?
Hiking is an activity enjoyed by people all over the world, but did you know that the activity of “hiking” is described differently in English speaking countries? I first heard the term bushwalking from a New Zealander friend of mine, who once told me that he did not grow up hiking, but rather “bushwalking”. Having …
National Public Lands Day: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Did you know that Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day? This year is the 16th annual celebration and reason for all of us to get outside and volunteer to improve our public lands. Last year 120,000 people across America participated in National Public Lands Day, maintaining trails, removing non-native plants, planting trees, and …
The Scariest Hiking Trail in the World: El Caminito del Rey
I’ve received links to this video from numerous friends, and every time I see it I yearn to learn (ha that rhymes!) more about this trail! Apparently it is the El Caminito del Rey (I took Spanish in high school so I can translate that 😉 ….”The King’s Little Pathway”) and it is in Málaga, …
Mountainfilm Festivals in Colorado
Those of you who live in Colorado are lucky to have the Mountainfilm Festival coming again this year to Telluride, Colorado. The 2010 festival will be in May 2010, and they’ll announce more details later. For 31 years this film festival has brought together filmmakers, photographers, conservationists, mountaineers, and lovers of the outdoors to share …
10 Reasons Why Hiking is the Best Sport
Hiking is a global sport that has been practiced since our ancestors learned how to walk. Depending on where you live in the world, you “hike”, “trek”, “ramble” or “bushwalk”. Hiking is an age friendly activity. As long as we can walk, we can hike! Hiking is a fun activity to do as a family, …
3 Top Hiking Organizations in Canada
Are you looking for hiking friends in Canada? Here’s a list of 3 top hiking groups in Canada that you can join! Happy trails! Alpine Club of Canada A group of Canadian mountaineers and climbers who organize year round trips in the Canadian Rockies. What is really cool is that they maintain alpine and backcountry …