Hiking
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Is Women’s-Specific Hiking Gear Worth It?
By Jennifer Schultz. Back in the day, outdoor companies didn’t make women’s specific gear. Whether you needed a new backpack or a pair of hiking pants, men’s equipment was your only option. Fast forward to the twenty-first century and you can now find pretty much any piece of equipment on your camping checklist in a…
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Teton Sports Oasis Hydration Pack – A Lower Price Quality Choice
By Sara Baird When shopping for hiking and camping equipment I am always torn between more expensive brands with all the bells and whistles and lower-priced packs with less. The Teton Sports Oasis Hydration Pack is a pack with a lower price tag that still comes with plenty of features to serve your needs.…
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Best Hiking Trails in Southeast Asia
Discover 5 Best Hiking Trails in Southeast Asia By Aline Gollin People often think of Southeast Asia as a region packed with temples, food markets, and golden, sandy beaches; rarely does it get credit for its impressive trekking or hiking trails. But little do travelers know that aside from the usual tourist spots, Southeast Asia…
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Hike Like a Lady
Essential Tips Every Girl Must Know Being Out In The Wilderness. Sponsored Post By Meredith Hayes Hiking has become a popular way of spending our leisure time. However, women not so seldom face a hostile scenario when they are alone on the trail. There is a belief that a woman can’t survive on a more…
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7 Best Bucket List Hikes for Solo Female Travellers
By Mila Whitman Hiking solo is good for the soul and offers an incredible sense of freedom! If you are a solo female traveller looking for something easy, a trail to do in a group or a real solo challenge, there is something for everyone! We start with an awesome trek in Peru, the famous…
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Your First Hiking Adventure: Science-Backed Ways to Conquer Anxiety
By Caitlin Evans I haven’t always been the outdoorsy type of person. Sure, I had always preferred walking instead of driving, and during the warmer months, my bicycle is my most prized possession, but hiking and camping were something entirely different. Somehow, I had always thought of them as reserved for hardcore nature enthusiasts willing…
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Staying Healthy on the Trail: Nutrition Tips for Solo Hikers
By Caitlin Evans Hiking alone can be an exhilarating, terrifying, life-altering, and excruciating experience. Having just seen Wild for the first time a couple of months ago (and having berated myself for not watching it earlier), I was amazed at how the challenges and setbacks faced by a first-time solo female hiker have been accurately…
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The Natural Beauty of Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway, (Preikestolen in English: “The Pulpit Rock”, “Pulpit” or “Preacher’s Chair”) once visited, is one of those places that you are never likely to forget. To say it is impressive feels like it’s an understatement. Its majestic beauty and that of its surrounding region is hard to compare to anywhere…
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Delicious and Nutritious Snacks for Your Next Family Camping Trip
By Camille May Finley More than just treats, the food you bring along on a camping trip is the fuel that will be available to your body. This is why experienced hiker Shelby Kisgen emphasizes the importance of mindfulness when packing snacks, especially if you’re responsible for feeding other people, like your family. That means choosing to…
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Hiking and Chronic Conditions: Is it Possible to Make it Work?
By Caitlin Evans I wasn’t always hooked on hiking as a form of physical exercise. At first, my weekend excursions were about spending time with friends. We’d get up relatively early on a Saturday or Sunday morning and head to a nearby national park where we’d cover 5-10 miles, depending on the weather and route.…