I started The Healthy Hiker because I saw people, usually women, left at the lodge or the trailhead while the rest of the group went...

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...

If you're feeling like the walls are closing in, it's time to get training for your upcoming adventures.

We were climbing the tallest mountain in the eastern United States and didn’t expect what we found at the top. Hiking resembles life in...

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....

Trekking poles can help you be a safe and healthy hiker. Learn how to adjust and use them in today's blog.

Sacro Monte de Ossuccio, the Sacred Mountain of Ossuccio, is crowned with the Santuario della Madonna del Soccorso, a church dedicated to...

Clients usually come to me with this question. They've dreamed, planned, and purchased and then reality hits. The magnitude of what lies...

This past week the United Nations Assembly met to discuss global climate change. While I don't hug the trees while I'm out on the trail,...

One of the most common questions hikers ask is, "What type of shoes should I wear to hike?" It's a great question and absolutely the...

While most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing cooler weather, those of us trekking in the south are still battling 100 degree...