by Lisa Alonge | Sep 28, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, All Gear, Footwear
Chaco Odyssey Review–One Year Later I’m an avid urban hiker and trail trekker. I walk over 12000 steps every day, and I must wear a shoe that can work all day and also hike through the weekends. In the summer, when every one dons their open-toe Keen hiking...
by Lisa Alonge | May 12, 2020 | All Gear, Footwear
Bombas Socks Product Review, Like No Other As with any new product, it’s easy to write a positive review once you use it the first time. With socks, this is particularly true. But I put my Bombas to the test for three years, and here’s my Bombas sock...
by Lisa Alonge | Feb 3, 2020 | Accessories, All Gear, Footwear
The Best Shoe Cleats for Hiking in Denver Hiking in snowy and icy conditions can be perilous. I’ve tried many cleats over the years, and I finally have a favorite that I trust after using them for two years. Here is my product review Korkers Ultra Ice Cleats....
by Lisa Alonge | Nov 12, 2018 | Accessories, All Gear, Books, Clothing, Footwear
5 Clever Gifts for Hikers Finding a great gift for a hiker can be challenging. Most hikers already have their favorite boot, shoe or sandal. They probably already have their favorite backpack and way to carry water as well. So, what’s a friend to do who has a...
by Lisa Alonge | Sep 21, 2017 | 2-3 Miles, Bags, Clothing, Footwear
How to Get Ready for a Walk Getting ready to walk takes just a few minutes to think through a few things. I take about 5 minutes to walk through the thought process below, and when I’m done, I’m ready to walk. The first thing I check is the weather. In...
