Category: Gear
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Snowshoes or No Snowshoes? 7 Questions to Ask Before Hitting the Trail
How deep will I sink?? A common question (or at least it should be!) when hiking in snow is whether or not snowshoes are necessary. Take it from me: sinking into deep snow over and over again will quickly ruin your winter hike. “Post-holing”, the term for when your foot sinks and creates a deep…
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How Menstrual Discs and Period Panties Changed my Life…
Imagine this: your friend hands you a package within which a nearly 3″ wide circular disc is contained and tells you can use it to replace tampons and pads. You would likely look at this disc in utter disbelief, and think, “This is supposed to go where?” This is exactly what happened to me the…
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How to Layer for Winter Hiking
When hiking in cold temperatures, finding the right temperature balance is key. It’s obvious that you don’t want to get too cold, but you also don’t want to get too hot. Heavy sweating will work against you when you stop for a rest, as wet clothes increase heat loss through conduction and evaporation. For this…
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