best hiking gear for women

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Women: Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear Essentials

The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re anything like me, you want to give (and receive!) gifts that feel good… not just for the trail, but for the planet we love exploring. I’ll be honest: I don’t buy new gear often. I use things until they’re practically unraveling at the seams. But when you […]

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Me celebrating on the peak of Mount San Jacinto

Cactus to the Clouds: One of the Most Challenging Day Hikes in the World

If you’re searching for one of the hardest day hikes in the U.S, or maybe even the world, look no further than the Cactus to Clouds Trail in Palm Springs. This legendary route climbs from the desert floor at roughly 500 feet to the 10,834-foot summit of Mt. San Jacinto, gaining more than 10,000 feet of […]

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