Workouts / Hiking
Backpacking Food: Way More Delicious Than You’d Expect
August 1, 2011 by Jenn
When I first embarked on my backpacking journey, I never really thought it would be much of a culinary adventure. I mean, really, how exciting can trail mix get? Turns out, even the freeze-dried food we ate wasn’t all that shabby.… Continue reading...
The One Time Backtracking Is a Good Thing
July 22, 2011 by Jenn
Normally when you hear the word “backtracking,” you think of, well, going backwards—away from your goal or your aspirations. However, in the case of hiking and backpacking, backtracking your steps to the place where you… Continue reading...
Taking a Hike With the Garmont Amica Hike GTX
July 13, 2011 by Jenn
I’ve already lamented that when it comes to hiking, having the right footwear is insanely important. You want a boot that supports your feet and ankles properly, doesn’t rub you the wrong way (blisters suckaroo!), feels comfortable,… Continue reading...
Body Wipes: Two Fixes for When You Just Can’t Shower
July 12, 2011 by Jenn
Whether you’re out camping, hiking or even just going from the gym to work, it’s easy to not feel your freshest after getting your sweat on. No matter if you’re going an hour or, ahem, six days without a shower, we put… Continue reading...
Review: The REI Hiking and Backpacking Gear That Got Me There
July 12, 2011 by Jenn
As promised, below is the first of many backpacking gear reviews from my recent trip in the Rocky Mountains! Today’s review is all from the REI gear I put to the test for six nights of (stanky yet fun) camping and backpacking! Women’s… Continue reading...
Vacation, Oh Glorious-Yet-Physically-Challenging Vacation
Some like to vacation on beaches. Some like to relax on big cruise ships. Some see the sites of a new city. Me? I apparently like to go on vacay like a pack mule. (See photo evidence at left. Pack. Mule.) As Bob Harper would say, going… Continue reading...
