How Hiking Saved My Life I know hiking saved my life because a few years ago, I hurt all over. It felt like I was carrying around a cinder block inside my body, under the right edge of my ribcage. I got sick a lot and overall felt horrible. I went to several doctors and each one told me it was anxiety, etc. Until one nurse practitioner said let’s do an ultrasound. I received … [Read more...] about How Hiking Saved My Life
Safe Summer Hiking Tips
How to have a safe hike in the heat of summer Summertime presents plenty of time to go for a hike. But, there are also a few dangers. The first and most important thing to have on a hike (besides your map) is enough water. Pack at least 6 ounces of water per person for every mile you plan to hike. Avoid caffeine and drink plenty of water before starting the hike. If you are … [Read more...] about Safe Summer Hiking Tips
Hiking Safely Basics
Personal Safety I get asked a lot if I feel safe on the trail. I do but I'm also vigilant about my safety. Here are some hiking safety tips that I use. Be aware of your surroundings Encountering people on the trail Body language goes a long long way to telling the other person that you are an easy target or a hard target. If you get the heebie jeebies – … [Read more...] about Hiking Safely Basics
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! … [Read more...] about Hello world!
