by Nancy Ball | Jun 7, 2022 | Backpacking
Brought together by their desire to grow stronger, soak up more tree aura, test themselves in the backcountry, and learn to backpack, the women of the 2022 Summit Sisters Class are kicking butt!! This is a story of women empowering women, of women busting stereotypes,...
by Nancy Ball | May 24, 2022 | Backpacking
Summit Sisters Founding members hiked the Twin Arches loop in Big South Fork, Tennessee a few weeks ago. The wildflowers were blooming like crazy, the weather was picture perfect, and we were filled to bursting with Tree Aura. “What’s ‘Tree Aura’,” you say? Tree Aura...
by Nancy Ball | May 11, 2022 | Backpacking
Summit Sisters Class of 2022 had a GREAT April!! Members have been training with slowly increasing pack weight, distance and trail difficulty preparing for our beginner trip in July. We’ve learned all about selecting, packing, adjusting, and carrying a backpack, about...
by Nancy Ball | Mar 28, 2022 | Backpacking
What’s an ideal pack weight? Is down better than synthetics for a sleeping bag? Should my footwear be waterproofed? How big of a tent do I need? And how do I poop in the woods?? HYOH in social media platforms for backpackers means “Hike Your Own Hike”. It’s a...
by Nancy Ball | Mar 1, 2022 | Backpacking
Everyone worries: “How do you poop in the woods?” (Answer found HERE.) But for women, there is a lot more personal hygiene stuff to learn about and plan for. Check out this interview with two gynecologists conducted by thru hiker Madeline Newel. Great resource for...
by Nancy Ball | Jan 22, 2022 | Backpacking
A January winter-wonderland trip to Charit Creek in Big South Fork, Tennessee came with a little extra adventure! Snowstorms left trails, bridges, trees, and roads covered in snow and ice. The weight of the snow pulled a number of trees down across the road and across...
