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Hiking 101: Hiking SAFELY
Hiking safety can be incredibly overwhelming when you are starting out. Venturing into the backcountry or even the trails behind your neighborhood necessitates leaving your comfort zone and being responsible for the safety of you and your group. A successful hike is not just about reaching your objective, but it is about reaching your objective
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Hiking 101: Womens hiking clothes
I want to start off this post by very clearly saying that if you are just getting started off hiking and you are tackling shorter, easier day hikes, then you can almost certainly have a wonderful and more importantly comfortable time hiking in athletic clothes that you already own. That said – a bunch of
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Hiking 101: How to plan your hike
The first step to getting outside is figuring out where you want to go! This can be the hardest part – it certainly overwhelmed me enough to prevent me from getting outside for YEARS. There is a surprising amount to consider when deciding on a hike: from figuring out how you’re going to get to
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Hi, I’m Caitlin, founder of Get outside girls
I am a full time tech worker and part time outdoor explorer. I am passionate about making the outdoors accessible to everyone! I love trail running, hiking & backpacking, skiing (in the resort & backcountry), snowshoeing, and more. I didn’t start getting outside until I was nearly in my thirties because of how overwhelming it all felt (how much gear do you really need??) You can expect to find ‘how-to-start’ guides, honest gear reviews, adventure stories, and more.
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