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...