Balancing Caution and Bravery: The Story of a Sunrise Summit of a Snow Coated Mount Whitney in 2017

Unlike what I had read about doing a sunrise summit of Whitney in past years, there was no stream of headlamps climbing their way up.  It was just us.

A 70-Mile Section Hike on the Bay Area Ridge Trail: Long Distance Hiking in San Francisco’s Backyard

I hiked in silence enjoying the beginning of the morning warming the land. I alternated between admiring the Pacific Ocean and the sunrise. A loud rustling stopped my reverie and I looked further down the trail and out of the bush came a creature playfully bounding towards me. What was it? It looked like a puppy, but as it approached I could clearly see it was a young fox. The fox looked up at me in surprise and we both jumped.

Ruck Review: Getting Ready for a Long Distance Hike

I wish I had known about this resource a year earlier. So for those who don't know what a RUCK is and why you might want to go, I thought I would share my experience.

Video: Women’s Health in the Outdoors Event at Last Minute Gear

Long distance hiker Danielle O'Farrell shares stories about and tips about Women's Health in the Outdoors.

Giggles’ Gear Modifications and Tips for a Thru-hike that Starts Tomorrow or is still in Your Dreams

Everyone has their own way of doing things on a thru hike, whether it is how they attach their umbrella to their pack, when they take a break for dinner or what they find makes the best pillow at night. Here is a short list of modifications that I created and gathered from others before and along my hike. These are all simple adjustments to make and can be done the day before your hike, on trail, or during advanced planning.

The Truest Things About Hiking the PCT

"Why don't you just start with the truest things about your hike and go from there."