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The Trail Provides, Part Two – Hiking in a Thunderstorm
Setting out for hikes wasn't always a pleasant experience for me. When I first started hiking I would become anxious on the drive north, and as I
The Trail Provides: Sugarloaf and Spaulding
After completing dozens of hikes you begin to develop a routine. You stop focusing on what this person said that annoyed you, or what the traffic
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Neah Bay Jacket & Elwah Pant
Sierra Designs Women’s Neah Bay Jacket At-a-Glance MSRP: $89.00 Weight: 14.8 ounces Materials: Hurricane Extend 2L breathable; mechanical stretch
Failing to Finish Your Hike and Why It’s OK
"The mountains will always be there." You hear this phrase tumble over the lips of fellow hikers when admitting defeat. And nobody likes to say it,
Examining the Impact of Overcrowding on Hiking Trails
A wise man once said wilderness is a necessity. Go outside and breathe the pine-scented air, listen to a babbling brook, or feel leaves crunch under
Being a Woman and Hiking Alone
Today is International Women's Day and it seems fitting that I write about something that has been on my mind for some time now: what it feels like
Finishing the 48 4000-Footers of New Hampshire
Facing my fears Let me begin by saying I hate wind. I don't like hiking in it, I don't feel comfortable setting out on open trails in it, and even
Being a Hiker with Chronic Injuries
Living with Pain and Not Giving Up We put our faith in our doctor's ability to fix us when we are hurt, but what happens when they can't fix you?
Social Media & Learning to Hike Your Own Hike
What drives you to head out into the wilderness? Is it to immerse yourself in nature, or to post it out on social media? Trying to find the balance between posting it out and keeping it for yourself. What it means to Hike Your Own Hike in a world of Social Media.
Why I Love Hiking Culture
We may be smelly, dirty, tired, and sore, but we love and encourage each other to push ourselves more.