Guess where Hiking Lady is in this photo! Your guesses in the Comments below will be kept hidden until Wednesday October 13, 2010. Whoever is the first person to get it right will get a Fox 40 Sharx Whistle! Wanna win more stuff? Enter by 10/31 for a chance to win a copy of Backpack …
This Labor Day weekend I’ll be living the Hiking Lady motto of “Let the Adventuring Begin!” I’m headed to South Lake, in California’s Sierra Nevadas about 20 miles southwest of the town of Bishop. I was there last year, and loved it so much that I’m going back! Since many of you asked about it …
Where in the world did I take this picture? The views are breathtaking, and the hike was quite pleasant because of the cool ocean breezes… Leave your guess in the comments below, and the first person who gets it right will get a free packet of Starbucks new instant coffee VIA (1 serving only!), which …
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 …
I just finished reading the online version of this weekend’s New York Times travel section, and what did I see, but another fantastic article about K2. Many think that Everest is the most dangerous mountain in the world, and after reading Ed Viesturs’ book K2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain, I …
Have you ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail? I sure have! A close hiking friend of mine insisted that I borrow her copy, and I swear I couldn’t put this book down. Obviously I am a fan of most books about hiking, but this one is truly special – Bill Bryson weaves into his …
If you’re looking for some Orange County, CA hiking trails, the Caspers Wilderness Park should be on your list. It is the largest park established in Orange County, CA and has many trails to explore with views of the Cleveland National Forest. With 8,000 acres, you’ll have plenty to explore! To the north it is …