Socked In

Hikerchick located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I've completed the NH48, NE67, and am working on round 2 of the NH48.

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Gear Review: Sierra Designs Neah Bay Jacket & Elwah Pant

Gear Review: Sierra Designs Neah Bay Jacket & Elwah Pant

Sierra Designs Women’s Neah Bay Jacket At-a-Glance MSRP: $89.00 Weight: 14.8 ounces Materials: Hurricane Extend 2L breathable; mechanical stretch

May 28, 2018 : Socked In
Failing to Finish Your Hike and Why It’s OK

Failing to Finish Your Hike and Why It’s OK

"The mountains will always be there." You hear this phrase tumble over the lips of fellow hikers when admitting defeat. And nobody likes to say it,

Apr 27, 2018 : Socked In
Examining the Impact of Overcrowding on Hiking Trails

Examining the Impact of Overcrowding on Hiking Trails

A wise man once said wilderness is a necessity. Go outside and breathe the pine-scented air, listen to a babbling brook, or feel leaves crunch under

Apr 6, 2018 : Socked In
Being a Woman and Hiking Alone

Being a Woman and Hiking Alone

Today is International Women's Day and it seems fitting that I write about something that has been on my mind for some time now: what it feels like

Mar 8, 2018 : Socked In
Finishing the 48 4000-Footers of New Hampshire

Finishing the 48 4000-Footers of New Hampshire

Facing my fears Let me begin by saying I hate wind. I don't like hiking in it, I don't feel comfortable setting out on open trails in it, and even

Mar 2, 2018 : Socked In
2017, A Year of Breaking Trails

2017, A Year of Breaking Trails

Reflecting on the year and looking toward the future.

Dec 31, 2017 : Socked In
Being a Hiker with Chronic Injuries

Being a Hiker with Chronic Injuries

Living with Pain and Not Giving Up We put our faith in our doctor's ability to fix us when we are hurt, but what happens when they can't fix you?

Nov 10, 2017 : Socked In
My Summer not Thru Hiking the Long Trail

My Summer not Thru Hiking the Long Trail

  Reflections...   “This strangely still pause between summer and autumn, greenery and gold, and the heat and rising wind that is

Aug 18, 2017 : Socked In
Social Media & Learning to Hike Your Own Hike

Social Media & Learning to Hike Your Own Hike

What drives you to head out into the wilderness? Is it to immerse yourself in nature, or to post it out on social media? Trying to find the balance between posting it out and keeping it for yourself. What it means to Hike Your Own Hike in a world of Social Media.

Jul 8, 2017 : Socked In
Why I Love Hiking Culture

Why I Love Hiking Culture

We may be smelly, dirty, tired, and sore, but we love and encourage each other to push ourselves more.

Jun 4, 2017 : Socked In