Tag: hiking
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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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Trekking to Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon
Hidden deep down in the Grand Canyon there is a blue-green creek that flows through deep, red canyon walls. Along the way, this creek drops almost 100 feet to make Havasu Falls (Havasu means blue-green water). Havasu Falls is a highly coveted destination and is widely photographed, but there are actually five main waterfalls in…
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The Kumano Kodo – A Japanese Pilgrimage and UNESCO World Heritage Site
As an individual with a love of hiking and travel and a curiosity about the world’s religions, my interest has been piqued by two ancient pilgrimages: the Camino de Santiago in Spain, which I’ve walked and biked previously, and the Kumano Kodo in Japan, a far lesser known pilgrimage that I learned about many years…
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Five Beautiful Hikes in Sedona, Including Three ‘Secret’ Caves
Sedona, Arizona is only a day’s drive away from me, but I’ve spent so much time exploring Colorado’s mountain ranges that I had yet to make the trip there. The natural beauty of our world never ceases to amaze me, and Sedona was no exception! I spent three days there but could easily have spent…
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Colorado’s Backcountry Cabins: the 10th Mountain Division Huts
Colorado is well-known for its picturesque landscapes and mountain getaways. However, few people know about the 10th Mountain Division Huts, which are tucked away deep in the peaks between the cities of Aspen, Vail and Leadville. Many require a hike, snowshoe or ski in depending on the time of year, but a few have trailheads…
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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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Road-Tripping in Utah
I’ve been to Utah a few times, primarily to visit Arches National Park and to ski near Salt Lake City in the winter, but I had never really explored beyond those areas. I had a week of vacation available and was itching for some outdoor time hiking and camping. Seeing as it was April in…
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Backpacking in Glacier National Park
After ten years of applying to the lottery for a Wilderness Permit at Glacier National Park, a friend finally received a five day itinerary that we couldn’t pass up. Glacier National Park is in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, stretching up to the Canadian Border. Picture 700 miles of hiking trails with amazing views of alpine lakes,…
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