How to Use Trekking Poles: A Complete Beginner's Guide for Hikers
Trekking poles are a super handy dandy tool for hikers, providing stability, reducing fatigue, and enhancing safety in certain circumstances.
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Share Your Hiker Story With Southwest Hikes!
You do not need to tell a story from the Southwest, and this doesn't need to be a tall tale of grand adventure. We just want authenticity from all sorts of hikers!
Gear Review: Stio Pinion Down Pullover
I have sported the Pinion Down Pullover for a handful of scrambly climbs in the alpine and it's quite durable. No snags or rips to be seen. So hooray for that!
SALE: Year End Sale 20% Off SlingFin Tents and Footprints
They have literally never had a sale on their tents. But this year SlingFin is feeling holly jolly and has decided to have a Year End Sale, which is running now through the end of the year.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Hiking Stewards
Your actions create a ripple effect. Stewardship doesn’t require perfection! Just showing up for the land in small, consistent ways makes a difference.
Must See: PAKAFILL Puffers and Parka By PAKA
PAKAFILL is also fully traceable, all the way back to the small farm in the Andes where it was sourced from. Which is why we LOVE PAKA here at Southwest Hikes. Ethics matter. They really do.
A Mile in the Woods: The Quiet Joy of Local Trails
I still want to see the world, but I hope this is a reminder that hiking doesn't have to be a grand adventure every time. It can be a mile in your local forest, appreciating the sounds, scents, and sights of the wildlife in your area.