The last time I counted, a few years back, I had hiked or trail-run over 1000 miles solo, cumulatively, including two 14ers in Colorado. I’ve since stopped counting but continued hiking solo. As someone that didn’t consistently hiking until I was…
10 Tips for Beginner Hikers
Looking for beginner hiking tips? You’re in the right place. I grew up “playing in the woods” and occasionally going on a family hike in New Jersey, but it wasn’t until my 20s that I really started hiking. My hikes were initially…
What’s in My Hiking Day Pack
Unpacking my day pack after a solo hike up the Colorado Springs area’s go-to fitness challenge: the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs.! Over 2,700 stairs up the former railroad in less than a mile and a bit over 2.5 miles…
Solo Female Hiking & Trail Running: Things I Do To Stay Safe
I’m not a likely candidate for being a solo female trail runner and hiker. I have a vivid imagination that can, and frequently does, rapidly turn the sound of wind outside my home (or these days, car) into the sound of…
