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Saying that I camp a lot is an understatement — for me, camping is something I do year-round, which is why it's really important to have a good headlamp. This is especially true during the Winter months. The last thing I want is to be stuck out somewhere without being able to see where I am going. In the past, I've only really used my headlamp on the actual campsite, but on a recent climbing Read more
To stay safe outside when the light is waning, or completely gone, you need to be able to see and to be seen. So if you are camping and searching for firewood or cooking up some camp grub, you need your hands and you need light. You can't really hold a flashlight in these situations so what's a gal to do? These situations call for a headlamp, a hands-free light that you wear on your head. Read more
With hot weather approaching, many of us will be forced to move our workout to early morning or late evening hours. Not only do we want to be able to see, we want to be seen too. Check out this Lite and Motion Head Lite Cap - it has a super-bright LED light attached to the front that makes you more visible to oncoming traffic when you're biking, walking, or running on the road. It's water and Read more
Going for an outdoor run or bike ride when it's 40 degrees outside might not seem like your idea of a good time. The treadmill offers warmth, but exercising outdoors breaks up the monotony of the gym, increases calorie burn, and can also help performance increase. Follow these cold-weather tips for exercising outdoors, and you'll find that Winter workouts aren't as daunting as you think. What Read more
Last weekend started out pretty typical: my boyfriend and I made the four-hour drive to Yosemite for a few days of climbing with friends. But what I wasn't counting on was sleeping in that first morning and missing my chance to climb. Left alone, I figured I might as well go for a hike. My original plan was to do a two-mile hike to the base of Vernal Falls — ha! Twelve hours and 17 miles later, Read more
Matthew McConaughey wore a headlamp and sipped on beer during a concert at Deer Lodge in Ojai, CA. He channeled — and quoted! — his Dazed and Confused character Wooderson while he waited for the show to start. Read more
When invited to run on a friend's team in the mother of all relays, you answer yes and start training immediately. This is how I joined the Van Tramps for the 30th running of the Hood to Coast Relay. I had seen the documentary (here's my review of Hood to Coast, the movie) and was honored to be in the 12-women team named partially after the Von Trapp family singers, immortalized climbing hills in Read more
With cooler temps on the way, early Fall is one of the best times to go hiking. Whether it's two miles or 20, you'll want to make sure that your backpack is filled with all the essentials. From protecting your skin to protecting yourself against a serious emergency, here's everything you should have in your pack before hitting the trail. Water — When hiking, do not let yourself get dehydrated! Read more
Take to the hiking trails this Summer with the proper shoes, equipment, and apparel to help make your day — or night — excursion as effortless and enjoyable as possible. Just as it's a good idea to have the proper gear for Spring, hiking enthusiasts should also keep a stash of items suited for Summer hikes. Here are some Read more
It may still be hot in some parts of the country, but I'm definitely looking forward to the cooler weather. But for those of us that are used to exercising outside, Fall temps may be a bit of a shock. Here are a few tips to make sure your transition from Summer workouts to Fall workouts won't be akin to taking a cold shower. If you swim, start scouting indoor pools. Then when the weather is too Read more
