by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Feb 12, 2019 | Advice, Uncategorized
It’s no secret this is going to be a big snow year on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, too. It got me thinking about how I learned the hard way how to keep my feet warm in snowy “summer” hiking conditions. Distance hikers are going...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Feb 6, 2019 | Advice
Hiking the CDT calls for some expensive appetizers in Lima, MT. Town stops are the most expensive part of thru-hiking. Prospective hikers frequently ask me for tips on keeping the money flow low and the fun times high while on a thru-hike. These are a few cost saving...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Feb 1, 2019 | Advice, OR Show, Outdoor Industry
First Timer’s Guide to Outdoor Retailer 01 FEBRUARY 2019 Hiker Life Outdoor Retailer Gear As we speak, the long distance hiking community is taking over the Outdoor Winter Retailer Show at the Denver Convention Center. I’ve been to over a dozen Outdoor Retailer...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Jan 23, 2019 | Community, Hike, The Hiking Community, Tips and Tricks
However you define “big miles,” here are tips to do your first 10, 20, 30 or 50-mile day hike. A few weeks ago, I posted a story on Instagram about re-hiking Cactus to the Clouds, a dayhike called “one of America’s hardest and deadliest” by Backpacker Magazine. It got...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Jan 14, 2019 | Advice, Uncategorized
Dealing with Post-Hike Depression 14 JANUARY, 2019 Minimalism Life Hiking At first, being home will be great after your long adventure. Endless food. Endless Netflix. No more foot/leg/back/what-have-you pain. Temperature control. Roof. Your family wants to hear about...
