Madeleine Balestrier | Author For Hikingandfishing.com https://hikingandfishing.com/author/madeleinebalestrier/ You Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:41:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://hikingandfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-My-Outdoor-Basecamp-Square-Logo-32x32.png Madeleine Balestrier | Author For Hikingandfishing.com https://hikingandfishing.com/author/madeleinebalestrier/ 32 32 Best Outdoor Clothing Brands of 2024 https://hikingandfishing.com/best-outdoor-clothing-brands/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:59:25 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=41537 The global outdoor clothing market is a billion-dollar industry that keeps growing. It’s projected to reach $47.3 billion by 2027, according to BusinessWire. With such a vast industry, how do you ensure you’re purchasing quality technical apparel to adventure outside safely and comfortably? Below, we will break down the best outdoor clothing brands based on […]

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]]> Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2024 https://hikingandfishing.com/best-womens-ski-bibs/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 02:38:41 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=41231 Ski bibs are a superior alternative to traditional ski pants. If you don’t believe us, try them for yourself. It will change how you ride, ski, and recreate outdoors. In this article, we discuss the best ski bibs for women on the market, as well as all of the features and considerations you should have […]

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]]> Best Hiking Sandals of 2024 https://hikingandfishing.com/best-hiking-sandals/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:03:20 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42274 The seafoam river was beautiful. The mountain goats were entertaining. The terrain was exhilarating. But my blisters were brutal. And we still had nine more miles until we arrived at our cars. Do you know what saved me from disaster? Hiking sandals. Whether you are backpacking in the San Juans or rafting New River Gorge, […]

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]]> Best Sun Shirts of 2024: Your Buyer’s Guide https://hikingandfishing.com/best-sun-shirts/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:12:05 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=43174 Are you sick of carrying and reapplying sunscreen when you’re adventuring outside? It’s time to invest in a sun shirt.   What is a sun shirt? A sun shirt is a long-sleeve (typically hooded), breathable outdoor pullover with a UPF rating. Although they provide full coverage, sun shirts are light, cool, and comfortable even in […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide To Seeing Fall Colors In Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/fall-colors-foliage-colorado/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:19:25 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=43366 Colorado in the fall is like living in a painting. Warm hues paint the landscapes. Groves of aspen trees ignite the mountains with yellow, orange, and red. The scenery of piercing mountains, vast lakes, unassuming meadows, and winding rivers is a glowing masterpiece from September to October in Colorado.   2023 Fall Foliage In Colorado […]

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]]> Everything You Need To Know About Boondocking https://hikingandfishing.com/boondocking/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:13:26 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=43055 In a world inundated with distractions and overwhelming stimuli, camping is a breath of fresh air (literally). Although, for better or worse, camping has evolved with technology where RVs offer electricity, vans come fully equipped with kitchens, and hotspots bring the internet to the outdoors. This evolution allows for more access outside. But does it […]

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]]> The Ultimate Car Camping Guide https://hikingandfishing.com/car-camping/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:51:13 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42801 There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of the natural world – birds humming, critters rustling, trees creaking, last night’s fire whispering. It’s something you can only experience from camping. Camping, also known as sleeping in the woods, is what you make of it. Backpackers pitch a tent or crowd around a fire in […]

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]]> 14 Best Alpine Lake Hikes in Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/ https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:39:36 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42711 As the snow melts and spring turns to summer, Colorado paints the landscape with green aspens, winding rivers, and fields of wildflowers. Fourtneers lose their winter coat. Mountain passes open. Trails welcome runners, bikers, and dogs. Alpine lakes melt under the sun. There are over 2,000 alpine lakes across the Centennial State. Some decorate roadsides […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/feed/ 0 10 Best Backpacking Trails in New York https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/ https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 01:33:32 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42562 Beyond the bustling Big Apple, New York State is rife with outdoor activities. The state is home to the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, gushing waterfalls, peak fall foliage, and miles and miles of trails. It’s one of the best places to go backpacking on the east coast.   Best Time to Backpack in New York […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/feed/ 0 Complete Guide to Skiing Japan https://hikingandfishing.com/skiing-japan/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:38:15 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=41694 Why Should You Ski Japan? Three words: Heated toilet seats. From heated toilet seats and après hot buns to the deepest powder skiing in the world, Japan has it all for your next winter trip.   Japan’s Average Annual Snowfall Japan is considered the snowiest country in the world. In the winter, 51 percent of […]

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