Hailstorm Hiking Adventures

10/07/2024

I had the pleasure of spending the weekend with Jeanie for her first full weekend backpacking trip. She had done one previous overnight but was eager to test out 2 nights in the backcountry. At 66 years young, she was amazing and up for the challenge of our 20 mile trek. She powered thru each day and woke up each morning with a smile! She even packed in her own mini wine bottles to celebrate each night!

Thinking about backpacking, reach out for more info. 2025 dates coming soon to the website. Feel free to contact me if looking for a specific date.

07/11/2024

Curious about backpacking but not sure where to start? Let Hailstorm Hiking Adventures help. Our beginner trips include gear to make it easier for you. We understand that the idea of carrying everything on your back can be intimidating. We want you to have fun and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Still time to book a fall trip. Invite a friend and make it a fun girls weekend! DM for more information or check out our website. Link in bio.

📸 Susquehannock Trail

06/21/2024

Reach out for more information about a backpacking trip!

06/17/2024

Summers are for vacation and reading. Here are some of my favorite books that have inspired my adventures…I hope they do the same for you!

🏕️ Becoming Odyssa: Adventure on the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Pharr Davis

🏕️ Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery

🏕️ Wild: From Lost to Found in the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed

🏕️ Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home by Heather Anderson

🏕️ Mud, Rocks, and Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail by Heather Anderson

📸 AT in Maine

06/12/2024

“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” –Mary Davis

Hailstorm Hiking Adventures believes in the power of the outdoors. We want women to enjoy the outdoors and feel confident in their backpacking skills.

If you are looking for a new type of adventure, check us out. Invite a friend and make it a girls weekend! We offer beginner and intermediate trips.

Still time to book a trip for 2024. DM for more information.

Welcome to Hailstorm Hiking Adventures where we connect women with the outdoors. Hailstorm Hiking Adventures is about creating guided backpacking experiences for those that are looking for new adventures. We want the outdoors to be accessible to everyone and understand that starting out in backpacki...

05/15/2024

Another fun 3 days! Carson is an Outdoor Education major and landed a guiding job at a summer camp. He wanted to get additional multi-day backpacking under his belt before he heads out. We did a 30 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. He was excited for the challenge and ready for multiple 10+ mile days. Carson even got to experience trail magic! It wouldn’t be backpacking if there wasn’t rain but still a great time!

05/12/2024

What a great weekend! Our weather was very temperamental but that didn’t stop these 2 amazing souls. Talk about willing participants. At the last minute, our mileage changed due to the weather and they killed it! First time backpackers and they completed 24 miles.

Grateful that Meagan and Lauren entrusted me to guide them and love seeing that sense of accomplishment at the end of the trip! It was an honor to spend Mother’s Day weekend with and

02/29/2024

Connecting women to the outdoors is Hailstorm Hiking Adventures mission. We want women to feel empowered and confident with backpacking. Enjoy learning outdoor skills that include setting up/tearing down camp, back country cooking, proper food storage, and water filtration.

Our weekend trips are perfect for women looking for a different type of girls weekend.

Still time to sign up. Bring a friend! Link in bio.

01/14/2024

Who is starting to think about spring adventures? My favorite time to hike is the spring. I love the transition from winter to seeing everything start to turn green!

Still time to join a weekend adventure. Bring a friend! No experience needed! Link in bio for details.

10/31/2023

Sleeping in the woods is one of the top concerns I hear about in regards to backpacking. It’s definitely something to get used to. You are sure every sound at night is a bear! 🐻 (It’s usually just a squirrel!)

I found on my thru-hike that I craved campsites alone. I loved the solitude. I understand it’s not for everyone. Camping with others can also be rewarding and a great time to get to know fellow hikers.

Hailstorm Hiking Adventures wants to help remove the mystery of camping in the back country and help you feel comfortable on your own (or with others)! Reach out if you are looking for some guided adventure. We are ready for 2024 adventures!

10/25/2023

We are excited to announce that Hailstorm Hiking Adventures website is live! We are ready to start planning 2024 adventures with you!

We have beginner and intermediate trips available. If you are looking to create your own adventure, we can do that too! We want you to love the outdoors and learn to love the freedom of backpacking!

Link in bio for details.

www.hailstormhiking.com

09/17/2023

My mission for founding Hailstorm Hiking Adventures was to help women connect to the outdoors and learn to be self-reliant in the backcountry. This weekend was my first guided trip and the two women that entrusted themselves with me were open books.

We did a 20 mile stretch of the AT over 3 days/2 nights. They each carried their own gear and water. Packs weighed about 28 lbs and there were no complaints….even thru the brutal uphill out of Caledonia! I showed them how to filter water, cook their food, and hang their food bag PCT style.

We hugged A LOT of trees! We relished in the beauty of the AT green tunnel. We laughed and shared stories. There might have been some twerking….🤷🏻‍♀️ We stunk by the end and had some aches and pains.

I am so grateful for these 2 beautiful women that believed in me to guide them. This is what I envisioned and cannot wait to continue to share backpacking with more women!

If you are interested in booking for 2024, DM for more info!

08/24/2023

‘In my opinion, camping can be the greatest expression of free will, personal independence, innate ability, and resourcefulness possible today in our industrialized, urbanized existence. Regardless of how miserable or how splendid the circumstances, the sheer experience of camping seems a total justification for doing it.’
- Anne LaBastille

Still time to book an adventurous backpacking weekend this fall. Learn skills to help you feel confident in the backcountry.

DM for more details.

08/09/2023

Tick Prevention: Treating your clothes with permethrin can help reduce your chance for tick bites. It is especially important to treat socks and shoes since ticks are usually found closest to the ground.

For my AT and LT hikes, I use Permethrin Gear Spray. I treated my hiking clothes, backpack, and tent. I also carried a small bottle of Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellant the entire treks since it also repels mosquitoes!

08/07/2023

A walk in nature walks the soul back home.’
- Mary Davis

07/29/2023

Thinking about making the leap from car camping to backpacking but not sure how? Hailstorm Hiking Adventures is here to guide you. Hailstorm Hiking Adventures was founded to get women comfortable with backpacking and the outdoors.

Trips are customized based on your needs/wants. Not ready for 2 nights in the woods, we can do a 1 night trip to get you comfortable. All gear is included in your trip.

Skills you will learn:
* Set up/tear down your own tent
* Water filtration
* Leave No Trace principles
* Proper food storage
* Carrying only what you need in your pack

Invite a friend and have fun together. There are still dates available in September and October. DM for pricing and dates.

06/17/2023

Want to try backpacking? Not sure where to start? Hailstorm Hiking Adventures was founded to help remove the mystery and help you to enjoy the outdoors.

Skills you will learn:
* set up/tear down your own tent
* water filtration
* Leave No Trace principles
* proper food storage- including food bag hanging

All trips can be customized to your fitness and abilities. All gear will be included on your trip. This is a great way to dip a toe into backpacking.

DM for available dates and pricing.

06/10/2023

Welcome to Hailstorm Hiking Adventures!!! After my AT thru hike, I received a lot of comments from women on how to get started in the outdoors. I created this business in order to help connect woman to the outdoors.

I will be offering my first backpacking trip in September. This will be a beginner 3 day/2 night adventure for those interested in learning how to backpack. Please DM for cost and if interested. Trip will be limited to 2-4 individuals.