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Posted in Gear on Sep 26th, 2009
I came across the company Ahiida, which is making swimsuits for ladies of Muslim faith (and a number of other faiths as well if you read the testimonials!) Oddly, I like them – I see nothing oppressive about it. Not only do they allow freedom but they allow being active. They make ones that are [...]
Posted in hiking on Jun 15th, 2009
Yesterday I did my first long hike in full trail running shoes, rather than the low cut hikers I normally wear. I wanted to see how my feet would fair in them – would they work for me? The comfort level of padding is better in the runners than anything else. Yet, my low cuts [...]
Posted in Gear, hiking, Hiking Gear on Jun 11th, 2009
A couple weeks ago on the way home from hiking we happened to stop into Cabela’s where I saw this hiking skirt: It was a Mountain Hardwear La Rambla Skirt in espresso brown. As like their pants and shorts, the skirt is designed to be worn under a pack’s hipbelt and not rub your skin [...]
Posted in Gear, hiking, Hiking Gear on May 28th, 2009
Another recent find for myself, a new ladies Outdoor Research® Essence Duo Tee. Made of 88% polyester and 12% Merino Wool it is combo that both wicks but feels good against the skin. The product used in the top is Dri-Release® Wool. The top comes in 4 colors, which charmingly match the hats they sell [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26th, 2009
While driving up to Mt. Rainier Kirk and I stopped into Wapiti Woolies for lattes….and came out with hiking clothing. How does that happen? Kirk was perusing the sale racks and he found me this: An Ibex Carrie Boucle Full Zip Hoody Merino Wool Sweater in Shetland Heather/Black. An American made garment of New Zealand [...]
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