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How to Take Incredible Hiking Photos with Just Your Phone
Take the best possible hiking photos with nothing but your phone! Guest writer Megan Posein shares her photography expertise.
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May 1, 20255 min read
I worked for an outdoor equipment store: It killed my time outside
Have you thought about your golden years? What will you look back on? What will you have done with your time? How much outdoor time are you willing to give up in the name of work? The Job When I got an email saying I was being offered a job at one of my favorite outdoor equipment stores, I immediately had visions of new tents and hiking boots sparking through my brain. I couldn’t wait to get out there and start helping people learn about R-value, equipment care, and picking o
hikewmeg
Apr 1, 20255 min read
Layering for a Hike: The Lasagna of the Hiking World
Learn how to layer effectively and get more enjoyment out of your hiking trips!
hikewmeg
Sep 8, 20245 min read
September Newsletter: Season of Change
September Newsletter, 2024: Take a Hike with Meg
hikewmeg
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Take a Hike with Meg August Newsletter 2024: Gut Feelings
Hello Intrepid Adventurers, I hope your summer has been full of excellent outings and that you’re all safe and well! I have a story for you. A story about listening to the little voice in the back of your head and trusting what it might be trying to tell you before you take a hike. Anticipated Plans A friend and I were scheduled to hike along the Athabasca Pass trail July 22-23rd. I enjoy this trail a lot and have completed it once already. We planned to set out for the Whirl
hikewmeg
Aug 1, 20243 min read
How to Visit Jasper on a Budget!
With this itinerary, you can have a 4 night trip, plus activities, for less than half of what you would pay for just a hotel stay in Jasper
hikewmeg
May 26, 20245 min read
The Beginner’s Guide to Selecting Hiking Footwear
Oooo… This is the thought that crosses my mind every time I see new hiking footwear on display each season. I never considered myself to be the kind of girl that just can’t resist a great pair of shoes. As it turns out, I just hadn’t found the right ones yet! I love hiking boots! You might even say that they’re my one “shoe” love… Yes, more puns. I recall shopping for my first pair and being quite overwhelmed though. I had no idea which pair of hikers to choose, or if I was g
hikewmeg
Apr 26, 20248 min read
Perfect Pair: The Glass Slippers of the Sock World
Thirty freaking dollars for a pair of SOCKS?! You've gotta be kidding me... As I picked my jaw up off the floor, grumbled, and paid for these supposedly magical hiking socks, I wondered who in their right mind would drop this kind of money for them? Me, apparently… But I would soon learn these socks were some of the more important items I’ve ever bought for hiking. The fanciest socks you'll ever buy! Having proper hiking socks can really make or break your adventure, but ther
hikewmeg
Mar 7, 20245 min read
The Call to Adventure
“AAAHHHH!!!” Is what I thought to myself as my quarter life crisis struck at the ripe old age of twenty six. I’m not sure how many people have a quarter life crisis, but this is what happened. After I settled into my new home in Calgary, Alberta, I had this sudden realization. Despite my new environment and alleged progression in life, I had never really done anything that I considered overly interesting. I had done some travels, including trips to London, New York and Las Ve
hikewmeg
Jun 15, 20226 min read
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