Since it is 80 degrees here in Southern California today, I figured I’d share one of my new favorite sports with Hiking Lady readers. What’s SUP? The latest craze in the sports world is SUP, or stand-up paddle surfing. It is immensely fun, a great workout, and can be done on lakes, rivers, bays, or …
With so types of sunscreen on the market, some blocking UVA rays, other UVB, some that block both…and ratings ranging from SPF 10 to SPF 100…what does it all mean? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced some significant changes that will help us figure out how effective sunscreens really are. They will …
After a long day on the trail, or upon returning from a multi-day camping or backpacking adventure, my body sure needs some recovery time! How to help your body feel like 100% again?: Put on a Pair of Compression Socks Compression socks: Several companies make good compression socks, including these Sockwell Women’s Circulators, which help …
Those of us who love the outdoors like to spend a lot of time outside in the sun. Does that mean we are doomed to premature aging and a higher risk for skin cancer? NO! What to Wear to Protect Yourself from the Sun Hiking Lady’s Tips: Wear sunscreen, and reapply frequently. The FDA updated …
What does the Hiking Lady like to eat in the wilderness? Check out the new video just posted on the Hiking Lady’s You Tube Channel: What are your favorite backpacking meals?
First off, I want to take a moment to thank all of the dedicated Hiking Lady readers. I love reading your comments and receiving your emails. Ask Hiking Lady has become a very popular feature of the Hiking Lady website, and I want to let you know that I do my best to answer as …
Now that I’ve got your attention, it’s time to talk about a great program to reduce waste! Can all of those wrappers from granola bars, energy bars and other snacks we eat out on the trail be turned into something useful besides filling up the trash can at the trailhead? Now there is a way …
Inspiration for my fellow hikers: A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give …
How do you cook in the backcountry? I have been using my JetBoil Personal Cooking System for the last couple of years because of its convenience, ease of use, and relatively compact size. There are other stoves that are smaller and lighter, but this one offers the best overall solution for what I want in …
Two weeks ago I enjoyed a few days of hiking and climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, a unique desert environment in Southern California. It was a car camping trip, so our cars were stuffed with coolers, big tents, thick air mattresses, and more. What a contrast from a backpacking trip! Sitting around the campfire …