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Women hikers world wide have the same basic hiking questions:

• How do I start hiking?
• What are the best womens hiking clothes?
• Do I have the right hiking gear like sleeping bag and hiking boots?

• What should I know to keep myself safe on the trail?

• How do I plan for my first hike?

• What can I do to reduce my hiking aches and pains after a long day on the trail?
• Should I be using trekking poles?
  
• What should be on my backpacking list? 
• Can I use my cell phone for navigation?
  
• Do I carry the same water bottle in every season?
  
• Is it safe to hike solo?
• What kind of sun protection is best for female hikers?
• Do uphill hikers have the right of way?
  
• Can I put together my own basic first aid kit?
  
• Backpacking food ideas - where do I even start?
• Can I pull off a Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail backpacking trip?
  

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Hiking For Her offers a bounty of free hiking advice and specific trail tested information geared toward women hikers.

Because we do things a little differently than the guys!

• Is this a female hiking blog?
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