Wendy Harrington

Wendy Harrington is a California native who has lived in a small town at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state since 2001. Her love of trail running and peakbagging has led her to summit all five Washington volcanoes, climb to the high points of three states, and put nearly a thousand miles a year on her boots. Her loves include ridgelines, saddles, granite, one-day pushes on big mountains, anything volcanic, long solo days, and objectives that push limits and test endurance.

Women’s Backpack Basics

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Women's Backpack Basics

Choosing a backpack that fits both your needs and your body is an endeavor similar to finding the right pair of boots. It can feel just as overwhelming, and it’s just as important that you do your research and try on a bunch before buying. A backpack isn’t simply something you carry your stuff in, … [Read More]

Women’s Hiking Boot Basics

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Women's Hiking Boots

Boots are a critical piece of gear for a hiker. You can hate your pants, get by with cheap poles, or forget your hat, and still have a perfectly fine hike. But as anyone who has ever had blisters, hot spots, soaking wet feet, frozen toes, or a heel that slips and rubs the skin … [Read More]

Women That Hike: Why Do We Do It?

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Why Do People Hike?

“Because it’s there.” George Mallory’s response to being asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest has been quoted so often it’s become a cliché, and at first pass might seem to just be a clever tidbit of wry British humor. But really: when you stop and ask yourself why you do this, why you … [Read More]