Hiking Gear

I’m suffering from a bit of binocular envy after our recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. We were standing amid a field of unbelievable wildflower beauty studying the glaciers on Mt. Rainier in the distance. Brad kept describing what he was seeing on the glacier through his binoculars, and I was missing the show while […]

Over the past few years we have seen a huge trend on the trail of women wearing leggings when hiking. I’ve always liked the durability of a good, high quality, pair of hiking pants or shorts but… wow those ladies sure looked comfortable. So I set out to discover what makes the best women’s hiking

If you’ve never used glove liners before, you are in for quite the treat. The warmest glove liners will help keep your fingers toasty in the coldest weather. The idea is to use a snug, warm, breathable fabric against your skin and then layer thicker waterproof winter gloves over the top. It’s a lot like

Yaktrax vs MICROspikes®, which one should you choose for walking on ice and snow in the winter? When it comes to keeping your hiney off the ground in packed snow and icy conditions, there are many choices. Among outdoor enthusiasts, the most talked-about brands are Yaktrax and Kahtoola MICROspikes®. However, there is a big difference

Hiking in winter can be a lot of fun, but it’s hard to enjoy when you’re freezing. The problem is that there are hundreds of hat choices. Trying to find the best winter hiking hats can make your head spin! Which one will keep me the warmest? Which ones have features that I need? What is