Hiking Lady reader Jacqui wrote in with a great question. On a recent adventure by the ocean, her brand new Vasque St. Elias GTX boots got wet with saltwater. Are they ruined? Read Hiking Lady’s advice on treating Gore-Tex boots that have been soaked with saltwater.
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 …
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 …
What is the best way to keep your feet happy when you’re out hiking, trail running, or adventuring? Wear the right socks and footwear! February is Hiking Lady’s footwear month! Pamper Your Feet Do you want your feet to be happy AND pretty? Then you have to prevent blisters, calluses, and damaged toenails. Here’s a …
Did you know that you can tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps? How can you tell the time by lining up your fingers with the sun on the horizon? There are several great tips in this article: 15 Things You Might Not Know About the Outdoors! I definitely recommend reading it to make sure …
It is almost time for snow season! The Sierra Nevadas in California already have snow. So do Jackson Hole, much of the Rockies, and the Wasatch mountains in Utah! We’re in for a good winter season, which means time for snowshoeing! Tips on getting ready for snowshoeing season: Hiking 101: Snowshoes Gear Review: MSR Lightning …
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to have your hiking gear with you in case of an emergency? Hikers and backpackers already have most of the essentials needed, so will you have them ready if that storm or earthquake comes? For peace of mind, I just keep a backpack in the …
Mosquito season is here…that means those nasty little blood suckers may be bugging us on our hikes. I find them particularly annoying in the High Sierras in July, my favorite place to go hiking in California. How can you prevent mosquito bites? Here are some tips! Wear light colored hiking clothes. Mosquitos are attracted to …
When you’re hiking in the wilderness, come across a stream, and need to refill your water, what do you do? There are several treatment options: filtering, boiling, chemicals, and my personal favorite, UV light! That’s how water municipalities do it, so why not just do what the pros do? The SteriPEN company has a wide …
Spring time is just around the corner… and that means even more opportunities for beautiful days of hiking and viewing spring time wildflowers. But it also brings along the possibility of hiking in the rain. Often times spring and early summer weather can be so unpredictable, and it is important to be prepared for some …