From trip reports to gear reviews and safety tips, if you’re a woman who feels a soulmate connection to trails and mountains and forests, this site will fit your needs the way your best boots fit your feet.
Recent Trip Reports
Goldmyer Hot Springs
I find it impossible to talk about this magical little…
Hiking Mailbox Peak In The Winter
With low avalanche danger, enough foot traffic to pack down…
Climbing The Haystack On Mount Si
Slippery slope here, no pun intended, as we talk about…
Hiking Little Si, North Bend, Washington
Mount Si’s tiny next door neighbor has a lot to…
Hiking Poo Poo Point Via The Poo Poo Trail
Take the path less traveled to Poo Poo Point for…
Using Mount Si As A Workout
It’s no secret that hundreds of people in the greater…
Recent Gear Reviews
Meriwool for Women: Ultimate Comfort and Style Guide 2023
Meriwool is a natural fiber that’s known for its incredible…
Speaking Of Backpacks: The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L
My Osprey Ariel had served me well on numerous shorter…
The Icebreaker Sprite: The Perfect Sports Bra
I hadn’t planned on writing another article about sports bras.…
Speaking of Shoes…The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Hiking Boots
Sometimes a shoe comes along that is more special than…
Glacier Glasses Basics
Or at the very least, polarized and UV-protection sunglasses, but…
Women’s Trekking Poles Basics
Trekking poles are standard equipment for many hikers, but you’ve…
Recent Hiking Resources
The Mazamas
The Mazamas: mazamas.org The Mazamas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mountaineering…
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education AIARE
The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education: www.avtraining.org AIARE…
GoTrail
GoTrail: www.gotrail.com GoTrail is a relative newcomer to the hikefinder…
Mountain Weather Forecast
Mountain-Forecast: www.mountain-forecast.com This invaluable website provides weather forecasts for more than 11,300…
Gaia GPS
Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com Gaia is one of the more popular…
Northwest Avalanche Center
Northwest Avalanche Center: https://nwac.us The NWAC app is a staple…
Recent Safety Tips
Blister Care, Prevention, and Treatment
As a hiker, trailrunner, trekker, mountaineer, or backpacker, it’s inevitable…
Avalanche Safety Basics: Avy Savvy
Before heading to the mountains in the winter, it’s crucial…
Self-Defense for Women Hikers
To be honest, you will probably never use a weapon…
Building A First Aid Kit For Hikers
There are many compact first aid kits on the market,…
Emergency Communication
We don’t like to think about it, but there may…
Women That Hike Solo
“Do you want company?” I was in a fairly remote…