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Best Women’s Hiking Shoes and Boots

Looking for the best women’s hiking shoes or boots? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite hiking shoes, hiking boots, and trail runners for day hikes, backpacking, and thru-hiking.

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Best Hiking Shorts for Women

In search of the best hiking shorts for women? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite shorts for day hikes, backpacking, trail running, and more – including the best lined, unlined, and biker shorts for hiking.

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How to Get a Wonderland Trail Permit in 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Planning to hike the Wonderland Trail in 2026? This permit guide covers everything you need to know about getting a Wonderland Trail permit, including the Early Access Lottery, general reservations, and walk-up permits. This Wonderland Trail permit guide includes important dates, permit and campsite tips, and advice on booking permits for this beautiful backpacking trip around Mount Rainier.

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My 6-Day Wonderland Trail Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Breakdown of my Thru-Hike

Here is my 6-day Wonderland Trail itinerary with detailed mileage, elevation gain, campsites, photos, and highlights from my solo backpacking trip. Great for planning your 93-mile thru-hike around Mount Rainier (Tahoma) or getting inspiration for your next adventure!

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Kari Traa Base Layer Review: Best Women's Wool Base Layers for Winter Adventures

In this Kari Traa base layer review, I go into detail about the best women’s merino wool base layers for winter activities, from skiing to hiking and more. From comfort to style, I break down the features of Kari Traa's base layer tops, pants, and accessories.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod Review: My Experience with the HMG Camera Bag for Hiking, Backpacking, and Thru-Hiking

Looking for the perfect camera bag for your hiking adventures? Here is my comprehensive review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) Camera Pod, which is an ultralight and weatherproof camera bag. I go over its specs, features, and how it performed on my thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail.

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