Here I am demonstrating how to clean trail running shoes. My Vasque Blurs were a little dirty and I want to keep the tread clean so I can get the best traction on my runs. Check it out: Hiking 101: Womens Trail Running Shoes Gear Reviews: Vasque Blur Women’s Trail Running Shoes Additional tip from …
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, …
Are you looking for a great deal on hiking boots, water shoes, backpacking boots, or even gaiters? A friend told me about this website, Endless.com, that has an excellent selection of brands and styles, and a fair amount of their Outdoor products are on sale. The best part is that they offer free overnight shipping …
Many of my friends and family are avid hikers and love the outdoors. Here are some gifts that I’ll be giving this holiday, and a few I’d love to receive 😉 For the Kids Animal Slippers: As a kid I often received a gift of slippers for Christmas. I certainly would have loved a pair …
Want to know how I make sure I have happy feet on the trail? I follow 10 simple rules that I created for myself to make sure I always get running shoes, hiking boots, and backpacking boots that fit really well! Check out my 10 Tips for Mastering Hiking Boot Shopping. Enjoy 🙂
What UPF rated clothing is… and why it is important: I recently went to a new dermatologist, and when I told her that I spend entire days outdoors on hiking and backpacking trips, often at high altitude, the lecture began! Plenty of sunblock, long sleeve tops and long pants, hat, sunglasses, and a new twist… …
How can a trash bag be considered so essential? If you like to camp and backpack, then you may already know how great they are. Any seasoned backpacker or hiker knows that the key to an enjoyable hiking experience is staying dry. We know about wicking apparel, Gortex, rain gear, pack covers…but what is …
The key to being comfortable on the trail is layering. Whether you’re on a one hour hike or a multi-day trip, the weather can change at any minute, and to stay comfy you need to have layers. Want to know the basics behind Base Layers, Mid Layers, and Outer Layers? Here’s the full article …
I’ve searched high and low, and I’ve finally found some cute hiking clothes! I got tired of wearing super baggy hiking pants and the oversized field shirts. Just because I love the outdoors doesn’t mean I need to dress like a guy! Check out the cute hiking clothes I’ve found, and let me know if …
If you ever backpack in cold conditions (when the temperate drops to 50°F or colder at night – which will happen on most backpacking trips!), buy yourself a pair of down booties. Your feet will be thanking you! Down booties are super lightweight slippers that are filled with goose down, so they are (i) light …