Janine 
If you’ve ever stared at a pair of pants in your closet and wondered if you could feasibly wear them hiking, look no further, this guide will give you all the information you need to know! Of course, hiking pants intended for hiking are going to be your best bet for any hike. However, you … Read more
Yes, you can hike in bike shorts. Bike shorts or spandex shorts are meant for exercise, which means they likely will perform ok for a hike. However, some factors, such as the length of the shorts and the features of the shorts might be what deters you from actually enjoying hiking in bike shorts. Bike … Read more
Yes, you can hike in jean shorts, though they may not be the most comfortable attire to hike in. In fact, hiking in jean shorts can cause some serious discomfort in the wrong scenario. Jean shorts, or “Jorts” for cute, are the denim darlings of the shorts world. They can come in a variety of … Read more
Yes, you can hike in running shorts. Running shorts will perform well on easy to moderate trails, or on hiking trails that cover a large distance. However, running shorts might not always be an appropriate apparel choice. Running shorts are usually quite short, and are made out of performance materials, like synthetics or natural fibers. … Read more
When you’re out and about doing regular activities, it can be easy to know when to wear pants and when to wear shorts. When you’re hiking, however, it can be difficult to predict what kinds of conditions you should expect and prepare for. Most of the time I stick to hiking in pants because I … Read more
Hiking in shorts might be a good idea if the weather is hot and the trail is easy to moderate difficulty. Hiking in shorts might be a bad idea if the weather is mild or if the trail is difficult. In fact, hiking in shorts could even be dangerous in a few circumstances. I’ve hiked … Read more
Standing on the top of Big Sister in Canmore, Alberta is truly one of the most spectacular views in the area, though you will have to work hard to get there. I have summited the mountain three times, and although it’s a grind, it remains one of my favorites to date. Bis Sister is a … Read more
Grotto mountain is a massive mountain that spans from Canmore to Dead Man’s Flats in the Bow Valley, and neighbors the popular Mount Lady MacDonald hike. There are many different ways to hike to the summit of the mountain, and even some interesting canyons in the lower part that you can hike as well. To … Read more
Hiking in the winter can be an amazing, beautiful, enjoyable experience… so long as you’re not soaked up to your skivvies from cold, wet snow. Knowing what pants to wear hiking in the winter can make or break the experience. I recommend buying a winter hiking pant, but there are ways to hike in regular … Read more
Hiking pants are specially designed to be lightweight, flexible, and durable. They come in a variety of styles for you to find exactly what you’re looking for if you’re in need of some new bottoms of your hiking conquests. However, hiking pants aren’t overly necessary when you’re considering purchasing gear or attire for hiking. Read … Read more