women thru hike
A Girly Gear List: Lightweight, Practical and Cute AF
Is a woman‘s gear list exactly like a man’s? I’m packing some specific pieces of gear, especially functional to a solo girl on a thru hike.
Interview with Carolyn “Ravensong” Burkhart, 1st Woman to Solo Thru-Hike the PCT
There is a Kamala Harris (as in the new U.S. Vice President) of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) -- the first woman to be in that role, but certainly not...
Raider’s Closet: Women’s SOBO Hiking Clothing
There was a dark time before the trail. The glow of a little screen late into the night. An iPhone placed on a table, only to be quickly snatched back...
Raider’s Fanny Pack : Toiletries And More
Up the trail, the sun glimmered off an iridescent waist, rainbow reflections hitting the dirt path. Grown-out blonde hair tucked loosely into a bun. A stray stand comes loose in...
How I became a Badass woman solo hiker when nothing about me was badass
I wasn't a marathoner, or any other kind of athlete. Find out how I discovered my inner badass.
It’s Almost Time To Leave-Let The Freak Out Emotions Begin!
"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal." I find myself completely “checked out” lately. I can’t focus on anything, I’m bursting with excitement, and totally ready...
Ladies, How Can We Empower More Women To Join The Backpacking Scene?
Ladies, How Can We Empower More Women To Join The Backpacking Scene? As Beyonce would say, “GIRLS, we run the world.” Unfortunately, we don’t run the Appalachian Trail. Backpacking is...