Imagine yourself hiking one of the most beautiful trails you’ve ever experienced. You reach the summit, complete with a raging waterfall. It’s like something out of a fairy tale. You can’t wait to hike back down through all of the green that surrounds you. But what’s that ache in your knee? On the decent, each... Continue Reading →
I recently had a conversation with a fellow hiker and was surprised to learn they had never heard of the 10 essentials. You see, this person is a leader in the Los Angeles hiking community, so I just assumed it was a given. But then again, you know what they say about assumptions.... <insert peach... Continue Reading →
This past year I have experienced a lot of loss. On a personal level and through the loss of my heroes. I've written about it and expressed my feelings and yet, here I am, feeling so incredibly numb. Nothing can prepare you. And when you're in it, it's hard to focus on anything except the... Continue Reading →
When it comes to hiking, even the most experienced of us think that we can just pack up a bag, head out and go. But hike preparation is not something to be overlooked. From looking up trail conditions, to checking the weather forecast, making sure you are properly prepared before hitting the trails is incredibly... Continue Reading →
The Pink Hat Hiker 