Don’t let this be you! What do Phoenix AZ, Oklahoma City OK, and Las Vegas NV all have in common today? If you guess that these places are forecast to have high temps over 100º Fahrenheit, you’re right! That’s the predicted high temperature IN THE SHADE. People and pets can die in this weather. Our motto at All Women All Trails is Safety, Support, Adventure. Safety comes first because at the end of the day, no matter how much fun, we want you to all come home alive! Here are a few tips: Plan it! Take a few extra minutes the day before to review your intended route. How much open sun will you b ..read more

Let’s talk about slackpacking and general hiking safety. This post is NOT to shame or blame anyone but is being relayed as a helpful cautionary reminder. Slackpacking is a fun word for when a backpacker elects to treat a section of trail like a day hike, carrying little to no weight/gear for that section. This allows them to generally move a lot faster and cover more miles. It’s also sometimes done when a hiker is recovering from overuse or injury. The hiker does this by arranging for their pack to be delivered to them at the end of the day’s hike. Safety precautions are just as important for ..read more

About the Author: Leilah Grace is a hiker and adventurer. She’s at home in the mountains or the river or the beach. You never know where she is going to turn up. She lives just outside of Philadelphia with her 4 kids and 2 kitties. You can follow her @Leilah.Grace.Adventures on Instagram. I am used to being the hiker, the adventurer; the one out on the trails, so watching someone else out exploring and pioneering a trail is a new activity fo ..read more

About the Author, Hiking with Cat: “Hi y’all, I’m somewhere between a southern girl and a southern California girl who is completely obsessed with cats, mountains, and chocolate. When someone asks me about my love life, I think of the Sierra Nevadas, but when asked about my first love, I think of the north Georgia mountains. I can’t wait to hit the AT in February 2020 and see where the trail takes me! In true millennial style, I’ll also be tracking my hike on my Instagram @hikingwithcat ..read more

About the Author, Dana Jones: “I am walking from Georgia to Maine just to get a trail name. If that sounds crazy, then you’ve got a pretty good idea of what you are getting into. Stay tuned for more trail wackiness and hijinks.” I’m on a repo’d bus to Memphis, on my way to Georgia. The forecast calls for rain, and I am smiling because that means I might have missed the snow. Preparing to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail has forced me to confr ..read more

About the Author, Soulmom: “I’m a mom, a grandma, and a retired elementary teacher from Iowa.” My name is SoulMom.  I was given my name by a kind young man, named Woodstock, at Devils Kitchen tent site, about mile 14.   He said he had been watching me and he was impressed with my kind soul.  I feel a connection to Woodstock for his naming me.   I’m also grateful that he had a kind soul, himself. Woodstock did not finish his trek last year, a ..read more

About the Author, Hiking with Cat: “Hi y’all, I’m somewhere between a southern girl and a southern California girl who is completely obsessed with cats, mountains, and chocolate. When someone asks me about my love life, I think of the Sierra Nevadas, but when asked about my first love, I think of the north Georgia mountains. I can’t wait to hit the AT in February 2020 and see where the trail takes me! In true millennial style, I’ll also be tracking my hike on my Instagram @hikingwithcat ..read more

About the Author: Christy Bryson has been an empty nester for two years. She owns a small business and started hiking for fun. She is obsessed with hiking now and is planning a thru-hike of the AT in the near future.  So, you’ve decided to go on a long hike, perhaps the Appalachian Trail or the Pinhoti Trail, something this is going to last a week or longer. You’ve watched some videos, purchased some books, read some articles. Maybe you sudd ..read more

About the Author, Lydia Kuhn: “Hey everyone, my name is LJ and I like bright colors, sunny days and keeping my succulents alive. I plan to thru-hike the AT this year because, “why not?” Travel is a huge passion of mine and when I find my travel account running low, I pick up shifts as a physician. I am a novice blogger but excited to share my journey.” The thunder was booming overhead, the rain pelting the already soaked tent walls, a pool o ..read more

About the Author: Leilah Grace is a hiker and adventurer. She’s at home in the mountains or the river or the beach. You never know where she is going to turn up. She lives just outside of Philadelphia with her 4 kids and 2 kitties. You can follow her @Leilah.Grace.Adventures on Instagram. Not every hike has to be a big one. Not every trek needs massive preparation; sometimes you can be out the door for an overnight in just 2 hours. These are ..read more