by Jessica | May 7, 2024 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Getting Started, Good Things To Know, New To Hiking
When you begin participating in a sport or activity, it’s common to look at others and compare yourself to them. However, it’s important to remember that you are not like anyone else. You don’t have the same level of ability, training, experience,...
by Jessica | Dec 25, 2023 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Good Things To Know, High Peaks, Winter Hiking
It’s wintertime! And that means it’s time for traction devices. Specifically microspikes and crampons. I feel lucky to have gained much knowledge about hiking from experienced hikers, books, online forums, mountaineering stores, and making my own mistakes....
by Jessica | Dec 5, 2023 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Good Things To Know, High Peaks, New To Hiking
There will inevitably come a time when you decide to turn around on a hike, whether it’s your body, mind, trail conditions, weather, safety, or whatever. When facing this decision, pause, access, and listen. It’s better to turn around than to push past and...
by Jessica | Nov 1, 2023 | Advanced-Beginner Hiking, Getting Started, Good Things To Know, High Peaks, New To Hiking
We are officially to “that” time of year when the weather is unpredictable. But to be perfectly honest, it’s the mountains we are talking about, the weather is ALWAYS unpredictable. There is a lot that you can do to prepare yourself ahead of time....
