The Fat Girl Hiking wearing a black 3 in 1 winter hiking jacket at the start of a section of the Appalachian trail in Maine in winter

Winter Hiking Jacket: What You Should Look For And Why

What You Want In A Winter Hiking Jacket When gearing up for winter hiking adventures, finding the perfect winter hiking jacket is crucial for staying warm and comfortable in the cold weather. With a wide variety of options available, from synthetic insulation to down jackets and waterproof shells, choosing the right winter hiking jacket can…

Snow Capped Peak

Get Excited: Winter Hiking for Beginners Guide 101

Are You A Beginner At Winter Hiking? We Got You Covered! When I first started out hiking and backpacking, I got hooked FAST! But, every year, when autumn came around, I dealt with post-hiking-season depression because I didn’t want to wait half a year to hit the trail again. Once I became more comfortable with…

Couple Snowshoeing

Beginner Snowshoeing Guide For Your First Adventure

Welcome To Beginner Snowshoeing  Each year the temperatures of autumn remind me that hiking and backpacking season is coming to an end. Hiking is my oasis. It allows me to get away from the real world, spend time in nature and mull over my thoughts. I get really sad when it gets to that time of…