Happy Trails NewsletterWhy would my free monthly Happy Trails newsletter be of use to you? Well, there are all sorts of hikers: casual, beginning, intermediate, seasoned, hard core. How would you rate yourself? I'm guessing that no matter where you fall in the spectrum of outdoor enthusiasts, you'd be open to some monthly hiking tips. And I'd love to share them with you! Why? I am completely addicted to hiking. And I tell anyone who will listen about the good stuff I learn about hiking. You see, I: read everything I can get my hands on about my favorite sport: hiking newsletters, websites, blogs, books, magazines, forums, gear reviews; try out new gear every season. And it's gear that I purchased with my own hard earned money, so I'm not biased; pour over hiking guides, creating long lists of hikes I can't wait to try; hike every week (work schedule and weather permitting), so I have lots of ideas on maximizing trail time and minimizing recovery time; learn a lot about being a prepared, strong, smart hiking woman simply by being out there, hiking and bush wacking and scrambling and exploring and keeping notes on what to improve! All of that adds up to a hiker who is bursting to share with other hikers. Thus, Happy Trails newsletter! And to show you how dedicated I am, here's a photo of me doing some serious thinking about the next issue of Happy Trails!
So here's where you come into the picture. Where do you get your up to date information on hiking? Who do you turn to when you have a hiking question? When you need new hiking gear, do you have a trusted source for reviews? Everything I share in my Happy Trails newsletter is useful to female hikers of all ages: information about the latest hiking gear, the newest research findings in nutrition and biomechanics (yes, I admit it - I read geeky medical journals), and the places that I've explored. Although it's packed with information, this brief monthly update is quick to skim and digest, so reading Happy Trails won't eat into your trail time. So if you'd like to follow my recent hiking rambles (both mental and physical), please sign up in the box up above on your left. Here's a sampling of what I'll pass along to you each month in a quick-to-read format: *Book or Research Review: It might be the book I just finished about the outdoors, or a book I know is important for skill building. Maybe it's a summary of a research article on hiking nutrition. I'm always on the look out for hiking information, and your suggestions for a book review in the newsletter are welcome and appreciated. * Gear/Gadgets: So much high tech stuff, so little time. Some of it is over-the-top expensive, some of it is just hype, but once in awhile I stumble across something worthwhile. It could be something as small as a new remedy for bug bites, or something as big/expensive as a camera or pack. I will only pass along what I myself have tried, or what someone I trust on the trail has tried. And it doesn't always have to be geeky! Even a bandanna is considered a worthy piece of gear, in my opinion. *Trail Tips: Here's where I share websites, blogs, people, places, and insights I've stumbled across in my wanderings. My husband is a great photographer, so you might get a peek at a corner of the world you've never explored by coming along on our hikes via his photos. Each season of the year finds us hiking/snowshoeing, and he documents every trip. *Question of the month: Send me your question, and I can share it, along with an answer, in this section of the newsletter. So please consider joining me each month via the Happy Trails newsletter - I'm always busy gathering hiking tidbits to keep all of your trail time happy. I will NOT sell or share your email address. There's nothing worse than getting unsolicited newsletters or spam. And as easy as it is to sign up, I make it even easier to opt out if it's not your cup of tea.
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