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10 Times When You Should Turn Around Hiking

ByAlex Schnee June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Not sure when you should turn back while hiking? While it’s never fun to start out a hike and feel as though you need to turn around, there are definitely times when this is necessary. I’m very stubborn when it comes to finishing the hiking trails I…

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10 Tips for Hiking at Altitude

ByAlex Schnee May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Planning on taking on a tough hike at a high altitude? Some of my absolute favorite hikes are at a higher altitude, including the Everest Basecamp trek, Inca Trail, and many others. But hiking at a higher elevation means that you are likely to find breathing–let alone…

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How to Choose a Fleece for Hiking + FAQs

ByAlex Schnee December 16, 2025March 14, 2026 March 14, 2026

This post is sponsored by adidas. All content and opinions are my own. Wondering what you should know when choosing the right hiking fleece? While I always want to make sure that I have the right gear for every aspect of hiking, having the right fleece has been essential on many adventures. Depending on the…

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10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

ByAlex Schnee June 10, 2025October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025

This post is sponsored by adidas. All content and opinions are my own. Want some information about how to hike with your pooch? When Daniel and I decided that we were going to get a dog, one of the first things we wanted to make sure that we taught her was how to hit the…

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Hiking Boots vs Hiking Shoes: What Are the Differences?

ByAlex Schnee March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

This post is sponsored by adidas. All content and opinions are my own. One of the biggest dilemmas of my hiking career? Deciding whether or not I wanted to pull on a pair of hiking boots or hiking shoes for hitting the trail. Personally, I have always had problems with my ankles, which has meant…

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10 Tips for Hiking in Winter

ByAlex Schnee February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Heading out on your first winter hiking trip and need some tips? While I would one-hundred percent rather hike in the summer, I’ve had winters at home in Montana where I couldn’t stand not getting out on the trail. When that’s the case, there are a whole…

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Hiking Etiquette 101: What to Know + FAQs

ByAlex Schnee January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Confused on what you need to know when it comes to etiquette on the trail? Have you ever wondered who should pass who on the trail? What about what to do when nature calls? These are all things I had to learn even as someone who grew…

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How to Choose a Hiking Trail for Your Next Adventure

ByAlex Schnee December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Not sure how to choose your next hiking trail for your next hiking trip? Looking to pick out the perfect hiking trail for your next adventure, but you’re unsure about where to start? When I was first getting into hiking, knowing what my skill level was and…

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What to Wear Hiking: Choosing the Right Items for Women

ByAlex Schnee October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

This post is sponsored by adidas. All content and opinions are my own. Wondering what to wear on your next hiking adventure? When I first got into hiking, I didn’t always have a great idea of what I should be wearing. I often wore cotton shirts, which meant they would stick to me after I…

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13 Recommended Items for Hiking in the Rain

ByAlex Schnee July 16, 2024December 20, 2024 December 20, 2024

This post is sponsored by adidas. Do you have what you need to go hiking in the rain? While hiking in the rain can definitely put a damper (pun intended) on your hike, that doesn’t mean that you need to completely cancel your adventure outdoors. I hate seeing rain in the forecast, but unless it…

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My name is Alex and I’m here to help you have the outdoors adventure of a lifetime. After growing up near Glacier National Park in Montana, I now spend my summers exploring the American West with my husband and dog, Gravy.

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