This year (2023), I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, starting at the end of February and finishing at the beginning of September. As far as my… Read More »Thru-hiking Foot Care – The AT was Tough! | Average Hiker
As a woman backpacking solo for over thirty years, I’ve learned to trust my intuition and instincts. I have some lose “rules” I follow.
Choosing a backpacking stove can be overwhelming. I’ll take you through the choices, along with the pros and cons for each type.
On a warm Summer’s day near Yellowstone National Park, a young male Grizzly let me know that he was the current Apex predator.
Trying to fully waterproof a backpack can be tough, so I focus on making sure the contents are kept secure from rain and water.
My day pack is like my trail purse. It has everything that I need, and all the things that I “might” need.
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming with all the different choices. I’ll break down how I chose my backpack and explain the decisions.
Choosing my campsite when backpacking is important. I want a secure camp for the night, and want to make sure I get a good night’s sleep.
Backpacking Foot Care is a topic near and dear to me. I’ve made a lot of mistakes, and learned a few lessons in the process. This post offers a couple of mistakes and lessons learned.
As we strive for lighter and lighter gear, the decision between sleeping bags and quilts is becoming more common.
Some of my favorite small backpacking gear companies, are not so small anymore.
Little dogs with sharp toenails should not run around on Neoair pads. I tried to keep my gear from Lu, but she too was a gear hound!
Plantar Fasciitis is painful. Although, I don’t think it will every completely go away, I’ve discovered a process that seems to mostly work for my foot.