5 Things I Would Never Do on a Hike That Help Me Hike Safely
Most hiking emergencies are preventable. Aside from accidental injuries, most rescues result from hikers being unprepared. Here are 5...
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Alicia Filley
Aug 27, 20232 min read
How to Lead a Hike With Confidence
Hiking with friends is fun, but if your local meetup calendar doesn’t fit your schedule, here’s how to feel confident about volunteering...
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Alicia Filley
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Hiking Injuries - How to Distinguish Soreness, Strain, and Sprain
Hikers get injured for many reasons, and there’s a lot of confusion about managing a musculoskeletal injury. This article explains some...
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Alicia Filley
Jun 25, 20232 min read
What's in YOUR Water Bottle - Choosing the Right Electrolyte Drink for Hiking
In 2021 the global estimate of the electrolyte drink market was 33.65 billion US dollars. Forty percent of that market share occurred in...
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Alicia Filley
Oct 16, 20222 min read
What to do with your 10 essentials
If you’re carrying the 10 essentials when you hike, you’re prepared for the worst. But if it does, what do you do? The first thing to...
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Alicia Filley
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Safety Tips for Late Summer Storms and Hiking
This summer has been record setting in terms of drought and heat. Now, epic storms are rolling across the country and there are reports...
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Alicia Filley
Mar 26, 20222 min read
8 Tips for Hiking During Shoulder Season
Shoulder season gives hikers some of the best weather. Spring and fall’s warm days and cool breezes make hiking feel fabulous. However,...
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Alicia Filley
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Dizzying Hikes - How to Manage Height Vertigo on the Trail
Some hikers experience dizziness when climbing. Here are the causes of height vertigo, how it can impact your safety hiking, and what to...
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Alicia Filley
Oct 27, 20213 min read
What Hikers Need to Know About Scrambling
Scrambling isn’t just something you do to eggs. It’s the term used to describe what you do in those areas where you can no longer walk...
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Alicia Filley
Mar 20, 20211 min read
3 Ways to Help Avoid a Sprained Ankle While Hiking
One of the most common hiking injuries is a sprained or rolled ankle. Ankle injuries most often occur at the end of a hike when your...
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Alicia Filley
Dec 18, 20204 min read
10 Winter Hiking Essentials
Winter hiking can be exhilarating. Snow on the ground makes everything quiet and fresh. Animals and their tracks stand out against the...
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Alicia Filley
Oct 30, 20203 min read
Fear factor: Try these 5 strategies to ease your loved one's worries while solo hiking.
Solo hikers love the solitude and feelings of empowerment that come from being able to go it alone. However, their loved ones don’t...
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Alicia Filley
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Avoid these 11 mistakes on your next hike!
The global pandemic has encouraged people to get outside for fun, fitness, and fellowship. This increased interest in hiking means more...
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Alicia Filley
Sep 30, 20203 min read
5 ways to have a safer post-pandemic gym workout
I’m a wiz at coming up with creative ways to workout. I can adapt nearly any exercise to meet the needs and resources of a client....
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Alicia Filley
Sep 23, 20202 min read
Do these 6 things when you're hiking over your head.
Despite our best planning, sometimes we bite off a little more than we can chew. Here are some strategies for when the trail proves a...
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Alicia Filley
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Finding your way with the help of navigation apps
On a recent hike rated as strenuous with significant elevation changes, several people stopped me and asked me for directions. They had a...
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Alicia Filley
Jun 5, 20204 min read
Hot, hot, hot! Know the signs of heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke!
With summer upon us, things are heating up on the trail! One of the safety concerns for hikers is heat stress. Why is heat such an issue?...
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Alicia Filley
Apr 22, 20205 min read
Don't let a fear of animals keep you from solo hiking!
When I ask people why they are afraid to solo hike, the first answer that comes up is a fear of an animal attack. Animal attacks upon...
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Alicia Filley
Nov 12, 20192 min read
Trail trippin'
Wonder why you're tripping on the hiking trail? There are several reasons this may be more common at the beginning and end of the season....
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Alicia Filley
Nov 4, 20193 min read
Hiking poles - useful tool or crutch?
Trekking poles can help you be a safe and healthy hiker. Learn how to adjust and use them in today's blog.
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