Alicia FilleyMar 262 min8 Tips for Hiking During Shoulder SeasonShoulder season gives hikers some of the best weather. Spring and fall’s warm days and cool breezes make hiking feel fabulous. However,...
Alicia FilleyNov 5, 20212 minDizzying Hikes - How to Manage Height Vertigo on the TrailSome hikers experience dizziness when climbing. Here are the causes of height vertigo, how it can impact your safety hiking, and what to...
Alicia FilleyOct 27, 20216 minWhat Hikers Need to Know About ScramblingScrambling 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...
Alicia FilleyMar 20, 20211 min3 Ways to Help Avoid a Sprained Ankle While HikingOne 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...
Alicia FilleyDec 18, 20204 min10 Winter Hiking EssentialsWinter hiking can be exhilarating. Snow on the ground makes everything quiet and fresh. Animals and their tracks stand out against the...
Alicia FilleyOct 30, 20203 minFear 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...
Alicia FilleyOct 22, 20203 minAvoid 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...
Alicia FilleySep 30, 20203 min5 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....
Alicia FilleySep 23, 20202 minDo 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...
Alicia FilleyJun 25, 20203 minFinding your way with the help of navigation appsOn a recent hike rated as strenuous with significant elevation changes, several people stopped me and asked me for directions. They had a...
Alicia FilleyJun 5, 20204 minHot, 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?...
Alicia FilleyApr 22, 20205 minDon'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...
Alicia FilleyNov 12, 20192 minTrail 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....
Alicia FilleyNov 4, 20193 minHiking 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.