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If you’re new to hiking, or maybe hiking more and more and need to bulk up your outdoor wardrobe, it can be hard to choose what clothing to buy and what to actually wear hiking. Hiking in the summer means planning ahead for hot, sunny days, bugs and ticks, afternoon storms and even chilly nights. I’m excited to share what I wear and how I prepare for summer time hikes below. [Read more…] about What to Wear Hiking in Summer
Figuring out what to wear hiking can be pretty tricky sometimes, especially during spring in the mountains. One minute it could be sunny and 70 degrees, then within a couple of hours, black clouds could roll in a thundersnowstorm and drop the temperature down to 30 degrees – so what are we supposed to wear hiking and how the heck do we prepare those spring time storms? [Read more…] about What to Wear Hiking in Spring
Being outside in nature can be an amazing thing. It gives you the chance to get away from your everyday routine and get rid of stress and worry. It allows you a moment to reflect on the things that are important and could give you clarity on how you need to approach your life or a problem within it.
When it comes to preparing for your outdoor adventure, you want to make sure that you have the proper equipment and gear to make the trip more enjoyable. Nothing can ruin an outdoor excursion faster than being unprepared and uncomfortable. [Read more…] about Top Styles of Hiking Pants for 2019
If you’re just getting started, it can be tricky to know what clothes to wear hiking. As more and more people head for the hills, more issues (and search and rescue missions) are starting to arise from hikers being horribly unprepared for the terrain or environment they’re hiking in. I’ll give you a quick starting point and obviously you may have to tweak this if you live in a either an extremely warm or extremely cold environment. [Read more…] about Best Hiking Clothes
I know it can be tempting to ask your friends on Facebook or search the web for the perfect hiking shoe…. but there is one huge problem with this, none of those people or websites know how your feet are built! [Read more…] about Hiking shoes – How to find the perfect fit
If your brand new to hiking or backpacking, picking out the perfect shoes can be an intimidating process! There are soooo many options to choose from out there, how do you know what will work best for you? The truth is, since everyone’s feet are unique, there is no one shoe that is best for every hiker.
But there are a few big choices you can make that will narrow down your options when shopping for hiking shoes.
[Read more…] about 3 Ways To Hone In On The Perfect Hiking Shoes
