Hiker Blog

Authorities uncertain when to reopen Supai village

Hiking News — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:30:05 +0000

It's uncertain when American Indians living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon will be able to return home as thunderstorms continued to soak the region after floods breached a dam and nearly washed away ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in record time, and with a purpose

Hiking News — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:10:05 +0000

A 25-year-old Hendersonville native who started hiking the Appalachian Trail June 20 in honor of three people killed last year while hiking public trails hoped to end her journey Sunday in record-setting ...

Backcountry fishing hot in August

Hiking News — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:49:57 +0000

As we get into the month of August, local fishing opportunities begin to appear less attractive as waters warm up.

Man dies while hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Hiking News — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:44:51 +0000

A hiker died of an apparent heart attack Saturday while walking on a Big Cottonwood Canyon trail.

Crocs Ready to Expand Footprint

Hiking News — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:21:26 +0000

Looking for ways to boost revenue in a struggling market place, Crocs is gearing up to expand its product offerings beyond its iconic core shoe via the Bite brand it acquired last year.

All I need is my backpack and hiking boots

Hiking News — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:53:38 +0000

Yesterday I took off from Vina del Mar on a bus to La Serena, a coastal town four hours south of Vina, all by myself at 11 pm.

Camping Injuries Can Be A Bear

Hiking News — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:08:48 +0000

Camping, hiking, and other similar activities are great ways to get fresh air, exercise and recreation all at the same time; however, they also offer the potential for serious injuries if campers do not take ...

Washington state hunter, 14, fatally shoots a hiker

Hiking News — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:29:19 +0000

SEATTLE -- As she had so often before, Pamela Almli, 54, gathered her hiking gear and headed out with a friend for a day hike in the North Cascades.

Hendersonville native closes in on hiking record

Hiking News — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:34:02 +0000

She maneuvers her hiking pole to help her take stress off her knees and maintain her balance as she descends from the mountain and into the valley, crossing the French Broad River and coming into Hot Springs.

Grid searches continue for missing hiker

Hiking News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:42:52 +0000

The search for a missing hiker suffering from Alzheimer's disease was suspended at dusk Monday, allowing searchers a night's rest after they had continued their efforts for almost two days in a rugged area ...