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Cultural Customs In The Outdoors That Make Women A #ForceOfNature

by Karla Amador

Cultural Customs In The Outdoors That Make Women A #ForceOfNature

When I, Karla, was in Guatemala in December 2015, Phillip and I, had set our hearts to climb the tallest mountain in the country, Volcan (Volcano) ...
Posted in Hiker Resources

Comment on US Department of Interior National Monument Review

by Karla Amador

Comment on US Department of Interior National Monument Review

A few years ago, I, Karla, went on a life changing solo-road trip. I spent three weeks exploring our national parks, monuments, and even climbed t...
Posted in Hiker Resources

52 Hike Challenge Attends Sierra Mountaineering International Avalanche School Level 1

by Phillip Stinis

52 Hike Challenge Attends Sierra Mountaineering International Avalanche School Level 1

It’s amazing how much people don’t know about the dangers that can occur in the backcountry (off-trail) when there are snow conditions. Many peopl...
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U.S. National Park Fee Free Days & Free Parks Canada Discovery Pass

by Karla Amador

U.S. National Park Fee Free Days & Free Parks Canada Discovery Pass

U.S. National Park Fee Free Days  The National Park System encompasses 417 national parks in the United States, 59 of those sites are National Park...
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Motivation Monday: Nature Healing for Cancer

by Karla Amador

Motivation Monday: Nature Healing for Cancer

This Motivation Monday we have an inspiring story from Karisa, a talented artist, mother and nature-lover who is sharing how nature has helped her ...
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Motivation Monday: Gratitude for the Sounds of Nature

by Karla Amador

Motivation Monday: Gratitude for the Sounds of Nature

When we found out that Crystal and her husband were taking on the 52 Hike Challenge, we knew we had to share their inspiring story. You see Crystal...
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, Hiking Guides

Motivation Monday: Using Hiking to Deal with Divorce

by Karla Amador

Motivation Monday: Using Hiking to Deal with Divorce

This week's Motivation Monday story comes to us from Andrea aka @5milesaday. As many of you might be aware, I, Karla got into hiking after going th...
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, Hiking Guides

Motivation Monday: Backpacking With a 5 Month Old Baby

by Karla Amador

Motivation Monday: Backpacking With a 5 Month Old Baby

First off we want to let you know that this story is raw, intense and honest. We really admire Shannon for allowing us to share it with you. These ...
Posted in 52 Hike Challenge, Hiker Resources

Tuesday Hiking Tips: The "Heel Lock" Lace Method

by Karla Amador

Tuesday Hiking Tips: The "Heel Lock" Lace Method

Back by popular demand is "Tuesday Hiking Tips!" In this tutorial Phillip shows us how to use the "heel lock" lace method, so that your toe isn't b...
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Cairn Box Review

by Karla Amador

Cairn Box Review

We were given a 3-month Cairn box subscription to review. For those of you new to Cairn, it's an outdoors inspired subscription box service that se...
Posted in Gear & Reviews

Southern California's New Backpacking Destination: Backbone Trail

by Karla Amador

Southern California's New Backpacking Destination: Backbone Trail

The 67 mile Backbone Trail is set to open on June 4th just in time for National Trails Day!   “The Backbone Trail shows what a dedicated community...
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52 Hike Challenger Story: Healing and Happiness: Finding My Reasons to Hike by Mira Reverente

by Karla Amador

52 Hike Challenger Story: Healing and Happiness: Finding My Reasons to Hike by Mira Reverente

Everything happens for a reason. I had been on the look-out for a daytime hiking group when one of my editors gave me a new assignment, to intervie...
Posted in Advice & Hiking Tips, Hiking Guides, Hiking With Kids